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Phones? Buttons? Guns? What you may and may not bring to cast your vote in NC

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Your guide to understanding the three constitutional amendments on the NC ballot

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What to know about the 5 local bonds on Wake County ballots

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Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide

Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. — Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

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All of The News & Observer’s endorsements in 2026 statewide elections | Opinion

All of The News & Observer’s endorsements in 2026 statewide elections | Opinion

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NC 2026 election: Candidate stances on data centers, Flock & more. What to know

NC 2026 election: Candidate stances on data centers, Flock & more. What to know

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Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

Wake lost a big chunk of Lake Crabtree County Park last year when RDU chose to end its lease on 136 wooded acres laced with bike trails.

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The first win was ugly. But Michael Malone’s with UNC basketball in this process

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Photos: North Carolina vs Western Carolina - College basketball

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NC State wins in Justin Gainey’s head coaching debut: ‘I love this place’

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NC State basketball starts Justin Gainey era right. Observations from the win

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NC State basketball's Gainey on his first game as head coach: 'It was special'

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Police seeking tips after a man was shot and killed in Raleigh. What we know

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Police seeking tips after a man was shot and killed in Raleigh. What we know

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Phishing scam targeting customers of this popular RDU budget airline. What to know

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Phishing scam targeting customers of this popular RDU budget airline. What to know

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Is Election Day a holiday? Do you get the day off work and school in NC?

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Triangle restaurants close doors after years in business. Here’s what to know

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This shifting NC county could be ‘key’ to GOP power in Raleigh. 3 races to watch

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JoCo man charged with selling a stolen tool ... back to its owner

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JoCo man charged with selling a stolen tool ... back to its owner

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Triangle reservoirs see lowest water levels of 2026 as drought intensifies

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Triangle reservoirs see lowest water levels of 2026 as drought intensifies

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After outcry, Enbridge shifts final gas pipeline route in NC to avoid private land

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After outcry, Enbridge shifts final gas pipeline route in NC to avoid private land

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Planned data center expansion dodges Raleigh’s moratorium

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Planned data center expansion dodges Raleigh’s moratorium

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