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

By Scott Sharpe
Murray State coach Dan Skirka gets a Powerade bath after Murray State’s 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025.
Murray State coach Dan Skirka gets a Powerade bath after Murray State’s 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer visual journalists. They include President Donald Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg, protests against Trump and ICE immigration raids, and both UNC and Duke baseball teams upset losses in the NCAA baseball tournament. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com.

Soldiers watch as Marine One lands Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg where President Donald Trump celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a North Carolina native and UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, also attended.
Soldiers watch as Marine One lands Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg where President Donald Trump celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a North Carolina native and UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, also attended. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A crowd of soldiers and civilians watch President Donald Trump speak at Fort Bragg, N.C. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
A crowd of soldiers and civilians watch President Donald Trump speak at Fort Bragg, N.C. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Grace Richards grichards@newsobserver.com
Soldiers cheer as President Donald Trump leaves the stage Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, after speaking before a crowd of soldiers and civilian supporters to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a North Carolina native and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumnus, also attended.
Soldiers cheer as President Donald Trump leaves the stage Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, after speaking before a crowd of soldiers and civilian supporters to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a North Carolina native and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumnus, also attended. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Hundreds march along Morgan Street and on the the State Capitol grounds, many carrying the flags of Mexico and the United States, calling for immigration reform during the ‘Ice out of Raleigh’ march on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C.
Hundreds march along Morgan Street and on the the State Capitol grounds, many carrying the flags of Mexico and the United States, calling for immigration reform during the ‘Ice out of Raleigh’ march on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke alum Mark McLaughlin gets ice water dumped on his head to cool him down during Duke’s 7-4 victory over Murray St. in the first game of Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Sat. June 7, 2025.
Duke alum Mark McLaughlin gets ice water dumped on his head to cool him down during Duke’s 7-4 victory over Murray St. in the first game of Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Sat. June 7, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina pitcher Cameron Padgett (15) covers his face in the Tar Heels’ dugout following their 4-3 loss to Arizona in the NCAA Super Regional final on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina pitcher Cameron Padgett (15) covers his face in the Tar Heels’ dugout following their 4-3 loss to Arizona in the NCAA Super Regional final on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The former town hall building of the small Chatham County town of Goldston stands by the railroad tracks which cut through the center of the town.
The former town hall building of the small Chatham County town of Goldston stands by the railroad tracks which cut through the center of the town. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
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