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?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

Hurricane Hazel

Get the latest Hollywood gossip news on your favorite TV and movie stars, movie listings, plus lottery results, games, trivia and calendars.

Entertainment

Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

The Soccer Tournament field

Katy Perry's mom was fooled by AI images of the singer at the Met Gala

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Grammy-winning Durham bluegrass artist dies unexpectedly at 57 

Durham man picks banjos to play, trade

2024 Met Gala: Red Carpet Roundup

Jeff Bezos, Doja Cat and Pamela Anderson Pregame the Met Gala

Randy Travis lost his voice after a stroke. Now AI has enabled him to release a new song

Randy Travis Kentucky Derby 2024

(CNN) -- Dua Lipa is connecting the dots on the latest round of "diss tracks" to come from rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar during a wild "Saturday Night Live" sketch.

Dua Lipa deep-dives into Drake and Kendrick Lamar 'beef' in 'SNL' sketch

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Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

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'The Fall Guy' gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening

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'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens acres of rare plants for two weekends only. Image courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro's vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans.

Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor

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America's longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this Saturday. 

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

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Artists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long dispute.

Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

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Calling all unicorn fans! Get ready for a magical escape to Unicorn World, an event galloping its way to the Raleigh Convention Center on May 4th and 5th.

 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about the reopening of Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh and new restaurants. 

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned paddler or a novice eager to dip your paddle, kayaking offers a unique way to explore Raleigh.

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

There are lakes big and small near Raleigh, NC, so you have plenty of choices for fun on and around the water.

Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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Raleigh is taking the next steps to spend millions of dollars to upgrade parks around the city.



Plans take shape for 23 new park projects in the city of Raleigh 

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single

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It's a busy weekend for festivals and fun in the Triangle with Star Wars-themed events, festivals, food and so much more.

Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

Ham & Yam Festival

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Mother's Day 2024 is Sunday, May 12. Whether you're spending the day with your own mom, your children or another loved one, here are some ideas!


Mother's Day Coverage

WRAL guide to Mother's Day

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

Out & About

The annual Race for the Cure, to be held Saturday in Research Triangle Park, is more than a fundraiser. It is a community celebration of how far the fight against breast cancer has come.