Dan Kane

The News & Observer

Dan Kane began working for The News & Observer in 1997. He covered local government, higher education and the state legislature before joining the investigative team in 2009.

Powerful NC lawmaker’s friend and co-counsel worked for developers helped by his bill

October 27, 2020 5:21 PM

Interviewed in hiding, escaped NC inmate says he fled coronavirus ‘death sentence’

April 16, 2020 5:28 PM

On paper, she’s a lab employee and a campaign donor. The reality is far different.

February 6, 2020 1:53 PM

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State Politics

Former campaign worker says she fended off advance by future NC insurance chief

Updated October 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM

State Politics

UNC board member leaves unanswered a key question about politically connected firm

Updated October 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Under the Dome

JD Vance campaigns with NC Republicans + Most in NC say yes to medical marijuana

September 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Crime

NC lobbyists agree to civil fine in deal to drop charge over bourbon tour

Updated September 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM

State Politics

Warrant in Greater Carolina case shows NC SBI looking into potential embezzlement

Updated September 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Wake County

NC lawmakers beef up US attorneys’ staffs, leave Wake DA with no new prosecutors

Updated September 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM

North Carolina

Harnett prison inmate faces first-degree murder after death of another prisoner

August 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Politics & Government

NC DEQ approves air permits for giant Amazon data center in Richmond County

Updated August 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Crime

Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Raleigh’s Capital Boulevard

August 29, 2026 at 9:34 AM

State Politics

Despite unexplained donations, NC election board kills complaint about GOP fundraiser

August 29, 2026 at 8:12 AM

State Politics

With federal probe into domestic abuse program seemingly stalled, Wake DA steps in

Updated August 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM

Education

Company tied to NC officials was left off a UNC System leader’s ethics statement

August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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