North CarolinaPhotos: North Carolina gives up a big lead and falls to VCU in NCAA TournamentThe North Carolina Tar Heels took on Virginia Commonwealth in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Updated March 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM
BusinessTriangle software company cites AI for falling short on 450-job local hiring planUpdated March 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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North CarolinaIn a first, homes for bats added into wall of new I-40 bridge, NC officials sayMarch 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Food & Drink4 Raleigh & Durham restaurants are closing soon. Last days to visitMarch 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Food & DrinkA new, casual steakhouse is open in the Triangle. Here’s where to find itUpdated March 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Asked & AnsweredWaiting on election results? Here’s why it takes a while in Wake CountyMarch 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Food & DrinkLive roaches throughout entire building at Durham restaurant: Latest inspectionsMarch 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
North CarolinaCould NC’s cold winter days mean fewer bugs in the summer? We asked expertsMarch 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
BusinessGas prices rise sharply in NC and nationwide after weekend attack on IranUpdated March 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
North CarolinaCar hit 4 bikers, killing man who worked in custom racecar industry, NC cops sayUpdated March 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Business2 businesses to open in Raleigh shopping centers, including Crabtree mallMarch 3, 2026 at 8:07 AM
LocalMeet The News & Observer’s new service journalism reporter, Simone JasperUpdated March 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Food & DrinkChef Vivian Howard reopened her most famous restaurant. Here’s what’s newMarch 3, 2026 at 7:50 AM
North CarolinaMan dodging his court date calls in bomb threat, NC cops say. The plan backfiredMarch 3, 2026 at 6:51 AM