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COVID-19 deaths may double over the winter, UNC coronavirus expert warns

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COVID-19 deaths may double over the winter, UNC coronavirus expert warns

When will things get back to normal if COVID-19 vaccines work? Perhaps by next July, says UNC coronavirus researcher Ralph Baric. But the country will face a dark winter before that can happen.

‘This just breaks my heart.’ Child swept from grandpa’s arms in deadly flood

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‘This just breaks my heart.’ Child swept from grandpa’s arms in deadly flood

NC records 3rd-highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases, 2nd-highest deaths

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NC records 3rd-highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases, 2nd-highest deaths

NC chief justice leads by just 35 votes as counting continues

Elections

NC chief justice leads by just 35 votes as counting continues

Election official blocks her mother’s mail-in vote, because she died before Election Day

Elections

Election official blocks her mother’s mail-in vote, because she died before Election Day

November 14, 2020 2:38 PM

COVID-19 in NC: 312,235 cases; 4,806 deaths; additional raw data from across the state

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COVID-19 in NC: 312,235 cases; 4,806 deaths; additional raw data from across the state

Howell at the moon: UNC quarterback’s name will be attached to this comeback win forever

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Howell at the moon: UNC quarterback’s name will be attached to this comeback win forever

November 14, 2020 5:03 PM

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Nov. 14

TIP-OFF! 2020-21 Triangle-area boys, girls private high school basketball preview

‘We know that they see us.’ Why a 58-day vigil is going on outside NC governor’s house

November 15, 2020 6:55 PM

Here are 2021 public high school football schedules for Triangle schools

After shooting of Durham sheriff’s deputy, investigators seek information

November 15, 2020 3:18 PM

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Flood waters rage in NC

November 12, 2020 5:26 PM

Full video: NC Gov. Cooper gives a coronavirus update, extends Phase 3 restrictions

November 10, 2020 3:53 PM

President-elect Joe Biden: ‘This is the time to heal in America’

November 07, 2020 10:18 PM

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After shooting of Durham sheriff’s deputy, investigators seek information

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After shooting of Durham sheriff’s deputy, investigators seek information

November 15, 2020 3:18 PM

Tell us who you think should be The News & Observer’s Tar Heel of the Year.

North Carolina breaks state record for new COVID-19 cases for second time this week

November 14, 2020 12:26 PM

Trying to have a COVID-safe Thanksgiving? Here’s your checklist before the holidays.

November 14, 2020 8:30 AM

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TIP-OFF! 2020-21 Triangle-area boys, girls private high school basketball preview

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TIP-OFF! 2020-21 Triangle-area boys, girls private high school basketball preview

Here are 2021 public high school football schedules for Triangle schools

It’s time to vote for the N&O athlete of the week (11.20.20)

Panthers-Buccaneers live updates: Carolina falls to Tom-Pa Bay, Bridgewater injures knee

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‘We know that they see us.’ Why a 58-day vigil is going on outside NC governor’s house

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‘We know that they see us.’ Why a 58-day vigil is going on outside NC governor’s house

November 15, 2020 6:55 PM

Election official blocks her mother’s mail-in vote, because she died before Election Day

November 14, 2020 2:38 PM

President Donald Trump wins North Carolina after losing reelection

North Carolina may be headed for recount, but not in presidential race

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After Trump, let’s appreciate public service again

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After Trump, let’s appreciate public service again

November 15, 2020 1:39 PM

Expanding N.C. State’s Centennial Campus will further the vision for research that created it

November 16, 2020 12:00 AM

Let Biden combat COVID-19. Trump isn’t up to the task and Biden has a team ready.

Can we stop blaming educators for getting COVID?

November 15, 2020 12:00 AM

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Tourists return to Western NC bringing needed business, but COVID-19 risk, too

Businesses in the area took a huge hit as tourists stayed away in the spring and summer. But this fall, foliage-watchers have returned to Asheville and the surrounding area in full force.

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NC’s COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, but now represent patients’ full hospital stay

One of two boaters missing near Beaufort Inlet is from Raleigh, Coast Guard says

COVID-19 deaths may double over the winter, UNC coronavirus expert warns

View photos from UNC v. Wake Forest in ACC football action

View photos from UNC v. Wake Forest in ACC football action

November 14, 2020 2:36 PM

View photos from NC State’s football game against Florida State

View photos from NC State’s football game against Florida State

November 14, 2020 9:32 PM

Heavy rain and flooding blamed for at least six deaths in NC

Heavy rain and flooding blamed for at least six deaths in NC

November 12, 2020 5:19 PM

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NC rolls out rent relief for restaurants as they brace for a long, difficult winter

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NC restaurants won suit over COVID-19 losses. But their insurance company is appealing.

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NC restaurants won suit over COVID-19 losses. But their insurance company is appealing.

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WUNC ending ‘The State of Things’ show after two decades

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WUNC ending ‘The State of Things’ show after two decades

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