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

By Scott Sharpe
North Carolina's Seth Trimble sits next to an official atop the scorers table after careening out of bounds during the first half of the Tar Heels’ ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against Clemson on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina's Seth Trimble sits next to an official atop the scorers table after careening out of bounds during the first half of the Tar Heels’ ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against Clemson on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Here’s a curated selection of photos from the Triangle and beyond as captured through the lenses of News & Observer photojournalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com.

Duke guard Cayden Boozer (2) pokes North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) in the eye during the second half on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke guard Cayden Boozer (2) pokes North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) in the eye during the second half on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina's Seth Trimble (7) looks to inbound the ball as Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) defends him during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026.
North Carolina's Seth Trimble (7) looks to inbound the ball as Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) defends him during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The Cameron Crazies are ready before Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The Cameron Crazies are ready before Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland blocks a shot by Virginia's Chance Mallory during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland blocks a shot by Virginia's Chance Mallory during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland blocks a shot by Virginia's Chance Mallory during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
N.C. State's Quadir Copeland blocks a shot by Virginia's Chance Mallory during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin pressures Virginia's Dallin Hall during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin pressures Virginia's Dallin Hall during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Virginia's Thijs de Ridder drives to the basket past N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Virginia's Thijs de Ridder drives to the basket past N.C. State's Ven-Allen Lubin during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Will Wade protests a call by an official during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Will Wade protests a call by an official during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 81-74 loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State's Darrion Williams (1) and Quadir Copeland (11) walk off the court after Virginia’s 81-74 victory over N.C. State in the quarterfinals of the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
N.C. State's Darrion Williams (1) and Quadir Copeland (11) walk off the court after Virginia’s 81-74 victory over N.C. State in the quarterfinals of the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates as time runs out in Duke’s 80-79 victory over Florida State in the quarterfinals of the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates as time runs out in Duke’s 80-79 victory over Florida State in the quarterfinals of the 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 12, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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