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

By Scott Sharpe
Marie Garlock smiles at her daughter, Soma Synowiez, 4, as they together hold a sign during a Moral Monday demonstration at the North Carolina State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. Speakers at the event described how potential cuts to Medicaid could affect North Carolinians. Garlock said the two attended the gathering to honor her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer in a healthcare coverage gap.
Marie Garlock smiles at her daughter, Soma Synowiez, 4, as they together hold a sign during a Moral Monday demonstration at the North Carolina State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. Speakers at the event described how potential cuts to Medicaid could affect North Carolinians. Garlock said the two attended the gathering to honor her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer in a healthcare coverage gap. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer

Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News and Observer 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 woman walks away after placing balloons at a memorial for victims of a shooting at the American Fish Company in Southport, N.C., Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2025. A man in a boat shot into the popular nightspot along the water Saturday night, killing three people.
A woman walks away after placing balloons at a memorial for victims of a shooting at the American Fish Company in Southport, N.C., Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2025. A man in a boat shot into the popular nightspot along the water Saturday night, killing three people. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Demonstrators, made up of students, faculty and other free speech advocates, gather outside the South Building during a rally to show support for UNC associate professor Dwayne Dixon, who has been placed on administrative leave on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Demonstrators, made up of students, faculty and other free speech advocates, gather outside the South Building during a rally to show support for UNC associate professor Dwayne Dixon, who has been placed on administrative leave on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State Marching Band member Lois Roegge, 58, center, cheers with the band after marching out onto the field before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
N.C. State Marching Band member Lois Roegge, 58, center, cheers with the band after marching out onto the field before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
A Wolfpack fan looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of Virginia Tech’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
A Wolfpack fan looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of Virginia Tech’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick discusses the Tar Heels’ matchup against Clemson and his relationship with Dabo Swinney during a press briefing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick discusses the Tar Heels’ matchup against Clemson and his relationship with Dabo Swinney during a press briefing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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