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

By Scott Sharpe
North Carolina graduate student Darby Kim celebrates in the student section following the Tar Heels’ 41-6 victory over Richmond on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate student Darby Kim celebrates in the student section following the Tar Heels’ 41-6 victory over Richmond on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer’s visual journalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com.

A person pets Sasha, K-9 partner of slain Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd, following a hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, during which brothers Alder Marin-Sotelo and Arturo Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty for their roles in Byrd’s August 2022 killing.
A person pets Sasha, K-9 partner of slain Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd, following a hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, during which brothers Alder Marin-Sotelo and Arturo Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty for their roles in Byrd’s August 2022 killing. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State wide receiver Teddy Hoffmann (12) can’t pull in the reception as Wake Forest defensive back Travon West (27) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 34-24 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
N.C. State wide receiver Teddy Hoffmann (12) can’t pull in the reception as Wake Forest defensive back Travon West (27) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 34-24 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs Ronnie Royal III (2) after N.C. State’s 34-24 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs Ronnie Royal III (2) after N.C. State’s 34-24 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Mikai Gbayor (4) jumps into the stands after scoring on a 61-yard fumble return during the second half of UNC’s 41-6 victory over Richmond at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
North Carolina linebacker Mikai Gbayor (4) jumps into the stands after scoring on a 61-yard fumble return during the second half of UNC’s 41-6 victory over Richmond at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Charley Crockett, The $10 Dollar Cowboy, performs his special brand of cowboy and Texas swing to a packed house at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, N.C., Friday night, Sept. 12, 2025.
Charley Crockett, The $10 Dollar Cowboy, performs his special brand of cowboy and Texas swing to a packed house at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, N.C., Friday night, Sept. 12, 2025. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
An aging farmhouse sits on a rise on a dirt road along a soybean field in Wilson County, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
An aging farmhouse sits on a rise on a dirt road along a soybean field in Wilson County, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
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