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The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer journalists

By Scott Sharpe
A bee flies near an Allium bloom at JC Raulston Arboretum on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.
A bee flies near an Allium bloom at JC Raulston Arboretum on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina, as captured through the lens of The News & Observer’s visual journalists — from a trio of sisters excelling on the UNC lacrosse team to daring feats in the air at the Wings Over Wayne Air Show.

This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com.

A F-15E Strike Eagle flies during a combined arms demo during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., Sunday, May 4, 2025.
A F-15E Strike Eagle flies during a combined arms demo during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., Sunday, May 4, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., Sunday, May 4, 2025.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., Sunday, May 4, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left North Carolina lacrosse sisters Ashley Humphrey (18), Chloe Humphrey (2) and Nicole Humphrey (9) pose at Dorrance Field on the campus of UNC Friday, May 2, 2025.
From left North Carolina lacrosse sisters Ashley Humphrey (18), Chloe Humphrey (2) and Nicole Humphrey (9) pose at Dorrance Field on the campus of UNC Friday, May 2, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Simon Cassidy carries a stack of traffic cones as they are placed along Westchase Blvd. in preparation for the Linkin Park concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Lenovo Center employees place more than 2000 cones directing traffic to parking spots and exits for each event at the arena.
Simon Cassidy carries a stack of traffic cones as they are placed along Westchase Blvd. in preparation for the Linkin Park concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Lenovo Center employees place more than 2000 cones directing traffic to parking spots and exits for each event at the arena. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State outfield Ty Head (14) autographs hats for fans prior to the Wolfpack’s game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State outfield Ty Head (14) autographs hats for fans prior to the Wolfpack’s game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong work the crowd on the band’s “From Zero World Tour 2025” stop at Raleigh, N.C.’s Lenovo Center, Tuesday night, May 6, 2025.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong work the crowd on the band’s “From Zero World Tour 2025” stop at Raleigh, N.C.’s Lenovo Center, Tuesday night, May 6, 2025. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

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