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

By Scott Sharpe
Hana Elsalakawi’s father fits a graduation cap on her head as they walk out of her brother Adham’s graduation ceremony from Middle Creek High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Hana Elsalakawi’s father fits a graduation cap on her head as they walk out of her brother Adham’s graduation ceremony from Middle Creek High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Grace Richards grichards@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 No Kings protests against President Donald Trump and ICE immigration raids, high school graduations, Juneteeth celebrations and action at the Legislature that could ban shrimping in N.C.’s sounds. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com.

Hundreds of demonstrators rally at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event was one of dozens held across the state and hundreds nationwide during what organizers called a nationwide day of defiance against the Trump administration.
Hundreds of demonstrators rally at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event was one of dozens held across the state and hundreds nationwide during what organizers called a nationwide day of defiance against the Trump administration. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Ritchie Smith, a member of the Montford Point Marines honor guard, carries the Juneteenth Flag from Estey Hall during a ceremony at Shaw University on Thursday, June 19, 202 in Raleigh, N.C.
Ritchie Smith, a member of the Montford Point Marines honor guard, carries the Juneteenth Flag from Estey Hall during a ceremony at Shaw University on Thursday, June 19, 202 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Garrett Brown displays his enthusiasm during the ‘No Kings’ rally at the North Carolina State Capital on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C.
Garrett Brown displays his enthusiasm during the ‘No Kings’ rally at the North Carolina State Capital on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
More than 100 demonstrators rallied outside the Executive Mansion in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, urging Gov. Josh Stein to veto two GOP-backed bills that would expand state and local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
More than 100 demonstrators rallied outside the Executive Mansion in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, urging Gov. Josh Stein to veto two GOP-backed bills that would expand state and local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
15-year-old Rebecca Malonda takes a selfie with her older cousins, Grace and Gloria Lelo, after they graduated from Middle Creek High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
15-year-old Rebecca Malonda takes a selfie with her older cousins, Grace and Gloria Lelo, after they graduated from Middle Creek High School on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Grace Richards grichards@newsobserver.com
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