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

By Scott Sharpe
Jackston McDuffie, 12, hugs head coach Dave Doeren after the Wolfpack’s 21-11 victory over Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Jackston McDuffie, 12, hugs head coach Dave Doeren after the Wolfpack’s 21-11 victory over Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

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.

Indigenous dancers perform during a Native American Heritage Month celebration at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Wake County Public Schools fourth-graders took part in a field trip to the museum that included exhibits, interactive stations and performances highlighting Native American culture in North Carolina.
Indigenous dancers perform during a Native American Heritage Month celebration at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Wake County Public Schools fourth-graders took part in a field trip to the museum that included exhibits, interactive stations and performances highlighting Native American culture in North Carolina. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
The skeletal steel frame of the North Carolina Education Campus at 116 W. Jones Street rises against the backdrop of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh skyline on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The $400 million project replaces the Administration Building and will house the University of North Carolina and the Community College Systems as wells as the Departments of Public Instruction and Commerce.
The skeletal steel frame of the North Carolina Education Campus at 116 W. Jones Street rises against the backdrop of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh skyline on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The $400 million project replaces the Administration Building and will house the University of North Carolina and the Community College Systems as wells as the Departments of Public Instruction and Commerce. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Manny Diaz celebrates following the Blue Devils’ 32-25 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz celebrates following the Blue Devils’ 32-25 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski greets Howard coach Kenneth Blakeney’s daughter Naomi, 8, as he, Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Blakeney greet each other before Duke’s game against Howard at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Scheyer and Blakeney played under Coach K.
Former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski greets Howard coach Kenneth Blakeney’s daughter Naomi, 8, as he, Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Blakeney greet each other before Duke’s game against Howard at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Scheyer and Blakeney played under Coach K. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Volunteer Evan Williams, right, gives away free turkeys during the fourth annual Thanksgiving Block Party food giveaway hosted by Hot 97.9 FM radio station outside Food Lion on Raleigh Boulevard in Raleigh on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Station owner “Dy-Nasty” said the event distributed 400 boxes and bags of groceries and 200 frozen turkeys with help from area businesses, churches and civic groups.
Volunteer Evan Williams, right, gives away free turkeys during the fourth annual Thanksgiving Block Party food giveaway hosted by Hot 97.9 FM radio station outside Food Lion on Raleigh Boulevard in Raleigh on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Station owner “Dy-Nasty” said the event distributed 400 boxes and bags of groceries and 200 frozen turkeys with help from area businesses, churches and civic groups. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Charly Bruder (2) congratulates teammate Dani Mendez (10) after a Mendez assist on a goal in the first quarter against Northwestern in the national semi-final game on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina forward Charly Bruder (2) congratulates teammate Dani Mendez (10) after a Mendez assist on a goal in the first quarter against Northwestern in the national semi-final game on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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