It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

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Authorities have determined that remains found Sunday in a wooded area near West Point on the Eno Park are those of a man.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Authorities have determined that remains found Sunday in a wooded area near West Point on the Eno Park are those of a man.

A man flagged down a patrol officer Sunday evening and said he found remains in the woods off of North Roxboro Road.

Authorities were waiting Tuesday for dental records to confirm the man's identity.

Anyone with information about the remains is asked to call the Durham Police Department's Criminal Investigations Homicide Unit at 919-560-4440 or Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200.

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Court documents allege NC State University and the consultants it hired failed to properly investigate the building and may have removed or destroyed evidence relevant to the situation.

Tensions, cancer cases mount as NC State faces legal challenges over Poe Hall

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President Joe Biden will visit Charlotte on Thursday to meet the families of four officers shot and killed earlier in the week.



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The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



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A small group gathered Wednesday in front of the Wilson County Courthouse as part of a community effort to remove a Confederate monument.



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Current annual flu shots offer protection for roughly six months due to mutations in the virus and varying strains that circulate each flu season. Scientists predict a universal flu vaccine could increase protection by a few years form a single shot.

Fewer flu shots: Duke researchers working toward a vaccine that could last for years

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More than 50,000 applicants didn’t receive an Opportunity Scholarship for next year, after eligibility was opened to all incomes and existing private school students.

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker holds a press conference to discuss action taken at the spring board of directors meeting, including around realignment.

NCHSAA holds press conference following spring board meeting

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

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