LocalThe week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer photojournalistsCheck out highlights from UNC, State and Duke basketball and the ACC TournamentMarch 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids insteadMarch 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Raleigh ‘Cash Crawl’ sends hundreds, searching for $100s, in weekly scavenger huntUpdated March 13, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Vice President JD Vance visits Rocky Mount as Republicans try to flip NC seatUpdated March 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Berger continues to trail Page after final NC vote tally; recount possibleUpdated March 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Politics & GovernmentSenate leader Berger signals machine recount request coming in primary electionMarch 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
ElectionsBerger continues to trail Page after final NC vote tally; recount possibleUpdated March 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
ACCCan beat-up Duke still be No. 1 overall seed in March Madness? Does it matter?March 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
North CarolinaVance vows answers on Tillis’ Operation Charlotte’s Web questionsUpdated March 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Politics & GovernmentVice President JD Vance visits Rocky Mount as Republicans try to flip NC seatUpdated March 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
DukeDuke basketball pushed to the edge but defeats Florida State at ACC tournamentUpdated March 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Durham CountyCould closing old schools in Durham help fix a $2B infrastructure crisis?March 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
EntertainmentCountry icon Willie Nelson coming to Raleigh area. How & when to see him playUpdated March 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
EducationCalendars may change at 11 year-round Wake schools. Why each made the list.Updated March 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
EducationDurham Public Schools staff demanding $25/hr. wages as crucial budget vote nearsUpdated March 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
North Carolina‘Love triangle’ turns violent when woman attacks rival with bat, NC sheriff saysMarch 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EducationDurham school workers push for higher pay before board's budget voteMarch 13, 2026 at 11:59 AM
LocalWith hemp rules tightening, users worry about access to THC-infused productsMarch 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
State PoliticsNew group advocating for AI and crypto founded by former NC lieutenant governorMarch 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
BusinessNC startup investors on getting (and staying) hired in the AI jobs marketUpdated March 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Food & DrinkBest sandwich shop in the Triangle? Vote for your favorite in contest’s Round 3March 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Food & DrinkKrispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts — if you dress the part. What to knowMarch 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
BusinessPopular grocery chain plans a new store in Cary. Here’s what to knowMarch 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
LocalAmid U.S.-Israeli strikes, Duke professor waits for news from family in IranUpdated March 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Wake CountyRaleigh ‘Cash Crawl’ sends hundreds, searching for $100s, in weekly scavenger huntUpdated March 13, 2026 at 10:09 AM
DukeHow Duke basketball proved it could ‘win ugly’ and advance in the ACC TournamentUpdated March 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
North CarolinaWhat's the secret of the sideline stylin' of UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis?Updated March 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
