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This week’s best photos from News & Observer photojournalists

By Scott Sharpe
Seven-year-old Bennett Irvin of Durham watches as North Carolina's Camron Seagraves (19) and Boston Flannery (42) sign autographs before their game with Georgia Tech at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Seven-year-old Bennett Irvin of Durham watches as North Carolina's Camron Seagraves (19) and Boston Flannery (42) sign autographs before their game with Georgia Tech at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@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.

The NC State Women’s Rugby club hosts an annual prom dress game, just for fun. This year the Wolfpack played the Fayetteville Lady Valkyries women’s rugby at Method Fields in Raleigh. The attire may be formal, but the action is all rugby.
The NC State Women’s Rugby club hosts an annual prom dress game, just for fun. This year the Wolfpack played the Fayetteville Lady Valkyries women’s rugby at Method Fields in Raleigh. The attire may be formal, but the action is all rugby. Kevin Keister kkeister@newsobserver.com
Kids run the bases after North Carolina's game against Georgia Tech at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Kids run the bases after North Carolina's game against Georgia Tech at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) tosses a puck to fans fowling the pre-game warm ups ahead of their game against Ottawa on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) tosses a puck to fans fowling the pre-game warm ups ahead of their game against Ottawa on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricane left wing Jordan Martinook (48) celebrates with Sean Walker (26) after scoring the game winning goal in the second overtime to secure a 3-2 victory over Ottawa in Game 2 on Monday, April 20, 2026 during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricane left wing Jordan Martinook (48) celebrates with Sean Walker (26) after scoring the game winning goal in the second overtime to secure a 3-2 victory over Ottawa in Game 2 on Monday, April 20, 2026 during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes fans Jason Walorz and Nicholas Torri react after a fight by Jordan Staal (11) in the first period against Ottawa on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fans Jason Walorz and Nicholas Torri react after a fight by Jordan Staal (11) in the first period against Ottawa on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Rep. B. Ray Jeffers, who represents Durham and Person counties talks with Rep. James Roberson of Wake County during debate of HB 696, before its passage in the House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C.
Rep. B. Ray Jeffers, who represents Durham and Person counties talks with Rep. James Roberson of Wake County during debate of HB 696, before its passage in the House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Keilani Arch, Junior Miss Cherokee 2025-26, stands in the gallery as Rep. Anna Ferguson, who represents Jackson, Swain and Transylvania counties is seated in the chamber on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C.
Keilani Arch, Junior Miss Cherokee 2025-26, stands in the gallery as Rep. Anna Ferguson, who represents Jackson, Swain and Transylvania counties is seated in the chamber on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Phil Berger, Senate President Pro Tempore, holds a briefing with reporters at the conclusion of the Senate session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C.
Phil Berger, Senate President Pro Tempore, holds a briefing with reporters at the conclusion of the Senate session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 11:13 AM.

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