https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316360451.html 2026-07-02T20:11:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T20:05:27Z Company withdraws $15 million offer for Raleigh’s Wilmington St. parking deck https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316360176.html 2026-07-02T19:58:32Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T19:58:32Z Cary changes Fourth of July plans due to dangerous heat wave https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316359762.html 2026-07-02T20:11:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T18:13:36Z NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316361029.html 2026-07-02T20:01:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:10:14Z NC Republicans strike hemp deal and Senate passes it. Will the House act? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316357338.html 2026-07-02T19:25:15Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:42:07Z Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/asked-and-answered/article316309959.html 2026-07-02T19:46:00Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-06-30T20:38:14Z Looking for fireworks around the Triangle? A guide to 4th of July celebrations https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316351863.html 2026-07-02T19:03:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T16:16:00Z NC lawmakers take final vote on budget with overdue raises, sending it to Gov. 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This Triangle shop ranks among the nation’s favorites — again https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316361065.html 2026-07-02T17:38:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:38:01Z UNC men’s basketball picks up late commitment from transfer portal guard https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316358187.html 2026-07-02T17:06:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:06:58Z Viral Raleigh hair salon opens second location in Raleigh’s Village District https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article316360317.html 2026-07-02T16:43:24Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T16:14:34Z Orange County educator accused of sex crimes against at least 2 students https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316341376.html 2026-07-02T16:42:20Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T16:42:20Z These NC barbecue joints rank among nation’s best. They all have this in common https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316324984.html 2026-07-02T18:10:31Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-06-30T20:41:03Z A Chapel Hill restaurant has closed after 20 years. What’s next for the space https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article316310199.html 2026-07-02T16:37:37Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T19:43:51Z Raleigh morning show co-host announces abrupt departure from station https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/warm-tv-blog/article316360117.html 2026-07-02T16:32:44Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T16:32:44Z How to watch Raleigh’s fireworks from your house this July 4th https://www.newsobserver.com/paid/sponsored-articles/article316358238.html 2026-07-02T17:35:38Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T18:00:00Z Senior Living Options Across North Carolina for Every Stage of Life https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316337080.html 2026-07-02T16:27:45Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T18:31:01Z NC House and Senate vote for budget, with support and dissent from both parties https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316350419.html 2026-07-02T16:22:38Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T15:15:57Z A sparkler accident nearly took her life. Now NC woman is raising awareness this Fourth. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316343410.html 2026-07-02T16:29:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T17:31:00Z Backyard chickens were a money move when eggs hit $6. Here's what the math looks like now in 2026 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316357831.html 2026-07-02T15:59:51Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T15:59:51Z NC ranked No. 5 in US for ‘car-poor’ drivers. How much are their car payments? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316330836.html 2026-07-02T15:43:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T13:50:38Z Heat index of 105+ degrees forecast in Raleigh. Dangerous heat wave begins https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316312996.html 2026-07-02T13:29:12Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T22:05:33Z Goalie Frederik Andersen leaves Hurricanes in free agency, signs with Oilers https://www.newsobserver.com/press-releases/article316358057.html 2026-07-02T13:01:45Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T13:01:45Z Emerging Growth Research Issues Flash Report on OSR Health, Inc., Reaffirms Buy-Emerging Rating and $10.00 Price Target https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316359147.html 2026-07-02T16:26:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:00:00Z Rucking vest designs are growing more varied in 2026. Here’s what sets each top model apart https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316329506.html 2026-07-02T03:35:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T11:00:00Z Why local fireworks shows are the much safer choice this Fourth https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316359958.html 2026-07-02T16:15:03Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T18:03:00Z What Is a Pitch-a-Friend Event? Here’s Why Singles Are Swapping Apps for PowerPoint https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316326777.html 2026-07-02T12:57:39Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T09:00:00Z Tillis warns of midterm impact of 'unforced errors,’ shifting some blame to Trump https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316349381.html 2026-07-02T00:21:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T11:00:00Z The NC Zoo’s Asia exhibit inches towards opening, with budget set to become law https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316344155.html 2026-07-02T12:22:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T16:00:03Z Wake County deputies make arrests in two separate stabbings hours apart https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/asked-and-answered/article316333632.html 2026-07-01T23:35:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T17:12:44Z Raleigh’s July 4 fireworks return to Dix Park. Here’s what’s new for 2026 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316343013.html 2026-07-01T23:07:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T14:57:02Z How hot is it? ‘Hotter than Satan’s bath water’ and 113 other ways to say it’s scorching https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article316325286.html 2026-07-01T23:38:22Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T13:47:44Z See what Chapel Hill is replacing its fireworks show with this Fourth of July https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316317657.html 2026-07-01T23:04:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T11:30:00Z Small, green and looking for love: Why the frogs at this Wake park are so loud https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316343559.html 2026-07-01T23:13:55Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T17:47:38Z Lemurs, gators, a hero dog and homeless deer: Josh Shaffer’s recent critter columns https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316341168.html 2026-07-01T22:29:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T09:45:00Z 3 companies allegedly helped inflate egg prices. Now, NC will get 3 million eggs https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316330065.html 2026-07-01T21:55:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T11:00:00Z Raleigh veteran accused of killing his baby released on bail after letters of support https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article316342501.html 2026-07-01T21:14:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T14:41:25Z Power restored to most Durham customers after tree fell on line, Duke Energy says https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316342533.html 2026-07-01T21:42:45Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T21:33:01Z How prosecutors say professed Bloods leader killed a Durham club promoter https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316349389.html 2026-07-01T20:29:22Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T20:29:22Z Backyard chicken owners are starting to worry about the quiet return of the avian influenza. Here’s why https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316349136.html 2026-07-01T20:32:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T20:32:23Z Inside SPF powder’s fastest-growing trend and the 7 best formulas leading the way https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316345944.html 2026-07-01T20:09:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T20:09:16Z New store coming to Crabtree will be the only one of its kind in NC https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316347534.html 2026-07-01T19:26:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T18:54:52Z RDU Airport resumes flights after truck, corporate jet collide https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article316316483.html 2026-07-01T19:20:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T19:10:31Z Durham-Chapel Hill just beat Silicon Valley (and Raleigh-Cary) in a national ranking https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316345606.html 2026-07-01T18:33:31Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T19:00:00Z Dermatology’s most-anticipated sunscreen product is changing how experts think about skin protection https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316344180.html 2026-07-01T19:42:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T18:07:33Z NC leader gifts Pope Leo a custom Canes jersey during a Vatican visit. Here’s why https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316344706.html 2026-07-01T17:35:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T17:35:17Z Downtown Raleigh’s ‘crane lot’ is finally moving forward. Here’s what to know https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316343892.html 2026-07-01T17:38:12Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T17:37:49Z ‘It took 50 years.’ Tuscarora tribe recognition takes a step forward in NC https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/asked-and-answered/article316309950.html 2026-07-01T18:50:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T18:50:10Z Some trash pickups change for 4th of July week. Schedules for Triangle towns https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316221498.html 2026-07-01T14:06:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T14:06:54Z Will Food Lion be open? What about Target, Walmart? What’s open in NC on July 4 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316330603.html 2026-07-01T13:34:33Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T13:34:33Z Think you’re paying extra for using a debit card in NC? Technically, you’re not https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316312939.html 2026-07-01T13:12:55Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T09:45:00Z In NHL free agency, Hurricanes seek improvement after Stanley Cup winning season https://www.newsobserver.com/press-releases/article316342176.html 2026-07-01T13:22:26Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T13:22:26Z Intrusion Inc. Announces Technology Showcase Highlighting the Combined Power of TraceCop and VigilAigent's AI Platform https://www.newsobserver.com/press-releases/article316344314.html 2026-07-01T15:37:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T15:37:16Z Priority Tire Joins Cosmo Tires to Take on Blood Cancer https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316238198.html 2026-07-01T16:59:44Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T16:59:44Z Are liquor stores open July 4th? Where you can buy booze on a holiday https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316326901.html 2026-07-01T12:37:11Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T12:37:11Z Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says. https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/restaurants/article316333165.html 2026-07-01T12:23:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T12:23:53Z New Chapel Hill restaurant promises menu, vibes that 'make people feel good’ https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316331458.html 2026-07-01T12:44:00Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T10:00:00Z How Supreme Court upholding transgender athlete ban in women’s sports impacts NC https://www.newsobserver.com/press-releases/article316341594.html 2026-07-01T12:41:14Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T12:41:14Z 5E Advanced Materials Signs Second Milestone Boric Acid Indication of Interest with Domestic Industrial End-User https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article316332498.html 2026-06-30T23:53:55Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T09:00:00Z Here are even more changes NC’s state budget would make. 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Will it help? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article316327060.html 2026-06-30T23:10:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-06-30T22:49:22Z NC House passes sweeping elections bill with auditor powers, ballot challenges https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316326864.html 2026-06-30T23:07:36Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-06-30T22:59:17Z NC budget would give raises to officers — and cut hundreds of vacant positions https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316331078.html 2026-06-30T20:15:44Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T02:11:00Z Are you building a chicken coop in your backyard? Here’s what aspiring chicken keeps need to plan for https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316250442.html 2026-06-29T15:39:26Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T12:00:00Z 19 Triangle restaurants where diners swoon for hushpuppies, readers said https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316255672.html 2026-06-24T21:01:09Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T09:50:00Z People’s Pharmacy | Why would pineapple help ease joint pain? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316267081.html 2026-06-26T14:12:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-01T14:00:00Z 3 ways to help your dog through Fourth of July fireworks this year