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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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Weather News

Triangle reservoirs see lowest water levels of 2026 as drought intensifies

Triangle reservoirs see lowest water levels of 2026 as drought intensifies

North Carolina is still in a drought, prompting at last one Triangle city to find ways to avoid enacting new water restrictions.

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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'

Nov 2

Planned data center expansion dodges Raleigh’s moratorium

Wake County

Planned data center expansion dodges Raleigh’s moratorium

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It’s Election Day. What would a bluer legislature mean for higher ed in NC?

Education

It’s Election Day. What would a bluer legislature mean for higher ed in NC?

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Trending Stories

Fact check: Ad targets NC candidate and pastor over house he bought from church

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‘Bachelor’ alum, ex-Dallas Cowboys cheerleader hit ambulance, arrested on DWI suspicion

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Better late than never, NC will have a license plate to celebrate America’s 250th

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4 Triangle restaurants rank among the nation’s best for Indian food

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These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

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

Business

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

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Duke basketball posts dominating win. Observations from the season opener

Duke

Duke basketball posts dominating win. Observations from the season opener

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UNC basketball pulls away late to beat WCU. Observations from Malone’s debut

North Carolina

UNC basketball pulls away late to beat WCU. Observations from Malone’s debut

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Feds escalate investigation of Duke med school admissions — after UNC made a deal

Education

Feds escalate investigation of Duke med school admissions — after UNC made a deal

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Mark Cuban says your 401(k) is part of the healthcare problem

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Why Morgan Stanley sees customers spending more at Starbucks

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The $6.4B Binance heist: How safe is your crypto on exchanges right now?

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Costco's latest coffee offering hones in on emerging trend

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50+ Coffee and Espresso Machine Deals to Snag for Up to 50% Off on Amazon Right Now

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These Are the Best Air Purifier Deals on Amazon Right Now-Save on Shark, Dyson and More

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Saving for a house, Flock at UNC, really tasty ramen: Top N&O headlines today

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Saving for a house, Flock at UNC, really tasty ramen: Top N&O headlines today

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Wake teachers, students are missing some instructional materials. What’s the holdup?

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Wake teachers, students are missing some instructional materials. What’s the holdup?

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

Voter Guide

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

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Better late than never, NC will have a license plate to celebrate America’s 250th

Politics & Government

Better late than never, NC will have a license plate to celebrate America’s 250th

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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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N&O News Brief: Possible 2030 census impacts on NC

Nov 2

What are some scenarios for control of the NC General Assembly after the elections

Nov 2

Triangle reservoirs see lowest water levels of 2026 as drought intensifies

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

Sports

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

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UNC basketball pulls away late to beat WCU. Observations from Malone’s debut

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Photos: North Carolina vs Western Carolina - College basketball

Nov 3

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

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What I’ll be watching for on Election Night in North Carolina | Opinion

Opinion

What I’ll be watching for on Election Night in North Carolina | Opinion

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NC election security is about more than protecting ballots | Opinion

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Trump and a Democratic Congress can achieve more than you think | Opinion

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Trump wants voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot.' They should | Opinion

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These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

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These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

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Livable Raleigh, mayoral challenger promote write-in candidate as another option

Wake County

Livable Raleigh, mayoral challenger promote write-in candidate as another option

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Fact check: Ad targets NC candidate and pastor over house he bought from church

Elections

Fact check: Ad targets NC candidate and pastor over house he bought from church

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After 119 years, Durham's M&F Bank’s name will give way to Optus. Here’s what else changes

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After 119 years, Durham's M&F Bank’s name will give way to Optus. Here’s what else changes

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Juvenile in custody after ‘sick and disgusting joke’ puts Franklinton High School on alert

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Juvenile in custody after ‘sick and disgusting joke’ puts Franklinton High School on alert

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