https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317703750.html 2026-10-21T15:23:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:30:00Z JD Vance joked protester was here illegally. He says he was born and raised in NC https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317704294.html 2026-10-21T15:13:04Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T15:12:35Z Fact check: Where candidates Erin Paré and Winn Decker stand on property taxes https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317709089.html 2026-10-21T15:11:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T03:07:21Z Trump rallies NC for Republicans as money dries up, ratings favor Democrats https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317667249.html 2026-10-21T15:08:04Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T12:39:15Z Day 10 live updates: In surprise move, defense rests in Faith Hedgepeth murder case https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317704432.html 2026-10-21T13:36:00Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T13:36:00Z DMV office returns to Tabor City, House majority leader's hometown. What to know https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317703913.html 2026-10-21T12:50:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T00:41:58Z Durham police officer charged in fatal crash that killed Mount Olive pastor https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317682275.html 2026-10-21T12:47:39Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:30:00Z How much will Duke’s ACC title win over Virginia affect the football rematch? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317702352.html 2026-10-21T12:24:32Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T21:35:02Z UNC deal with Trump administration took a year to negotiate. How it came together https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317699274.html 2026-10-21T14:12:36Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T14:12:36Z NC State Auditor: Why is it taking 5 years to finish underpass near fairgrounds? https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article317697750.html 2026-10-21T11:57:46Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T11:57:46Z This concert was going to be the last at Red Hat as we know it. Now it’s canceled https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317538120.html 2026-10-21T12:18:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T16:16:32Z Katie Ellen stood by Hedgepeth’s accused killer. After her death, her mom does too https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317682222.html 2026-10-21T11:51:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T01:22:38Z No. 2 Duke basketball rolls to impressive exhibition win over No. 8 Tennessee https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317698879.html 2026-10-21T10:39:25Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T13:00:00Z Why Everyone Is Suddenly Faking Freckles and Beauty Brands Are Taking Notice https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317697408.html 2026-10-21T10:28:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T11:00:00Z Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Everything Old and How Brands Are Responding https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317697509.html 2026-10-21T03:34:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T21:03:04Z Wake has changed the 2027 student assignment plan. See what’s new for families https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317703733.html 2026-10-21T02:58:24Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T21:10:21Z Trump campaigns in NC as battleground district shifts toward Democrats https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317709177.html 2026-10-21T03:30:05Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T03:12:25Z Why was Alicia Keys watching Duke basketball at Cameron Tuesday night? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317708784.html 2026-10-21T01:24:27Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T11:00:00Z NC voters are 13 days out from the Nov. 3 election. Here’s what to know today https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article317700005.html 2026-10-21T01:37:13Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:00:00Z Lumbee will soon decide casino future + Why a Mike Causey campaign worker quit https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317688356.html 2026-10-20T23:51:06Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:00:00Z Skip the World Series? No dilemma for this dad — Today in Triangle History https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317704177.html 2026-10-20T23:49:59Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T10:30:00Z NC State and UVA didn’t play in Brazil. The cancellation fee, refunds are missing https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317707123.html 2026-10-20T22:27:03Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T22:24:50Z A politician’s unwanted advances and a viral fair video: Top N&O stories today https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article317707495.html 2026-10-20T23:20:43Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:00:00Z When I get afraid this election year, I think of Mrs. Hamer | Opinion https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317701514.html 2026-10-20T21:50:33Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T19:22:00Z Tearful driver sentenced in N.C. State professor’s crosswalk death https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317650452.html 2026-10-20T21:48:26Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:35:00Z The NC State Fair can be expensive, even if you don’t buy a $42 lobster roll https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317511698.html 2026-10-20T21:49:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:30:00Z AI mailers cast NC candidate who hoped for attack on US as supervillain, criminal https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317686896.html 2026-10-20T21:25:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:45:00Z Do Wake students have too much computer time in school? Some teachers say yes. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317682351.html 2026-10-20T21:24:13Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T18:26:18Z Wake schools may let homeschoolers attend part-time. Would families take option? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317657610.html 2026-10-20T21:07:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T19:08:28Z Where Wake County commissioner candidates stand on electric vehicles and clean energy https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317653438.html 2026-10-20T21:31:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T16:30:16Z These are the Triangle’s best public K-8 schools for 2027, US News says https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317690753.html 2026-10-20T21:01:45Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T23:22:50Z Federal judge won’t block NC’s new mail-in ballot rules from taking effect https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317697753.html 2026-10-20T20:59:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T20:59:53Z A viral TikTok shows wood blocks propping up a NC State Fair ride. That’s common https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317705166.html 2026-10-20T20:39:47Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T22:00:00Z Is Mold in Coffee a Real Problem? Here Is What the Science Says Before You Panic https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/article317681324.html 2026-10-20T20:38:37Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:06:00Z 7-footer Sayon Keita may be the key to UNC men’s basketball’s starting lineup https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317657535.html 2026-10-20T19:37:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T18:43:38Z Where Wake County commissioner candidates stand on data centers https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317657478.html 2026-10-20T19:35:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:25:00Z Where Wake County commissioner candidates stand on living-wage incentives https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317682663.html 2026-10-20T19:56:42Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T14:00:00Z NC Children’s Hospital secures $100 million grant, will break ground in 2027 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317689404.html 2026-10-20T19:10:43Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T19:10:43Z Same grocery bill, smaller cart? Raleigh store owner says shoppers may get less https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317669125.html 2026-10-20T18:38:48Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:30:00Z NC State loses 2 players for the season, several are questionable. Who’s injured? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/article317583238.html 2026-10-20T18:54:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T09:19:00Z Jaylen McGill was UNC football’s hero against Duke. Will he be needed vs. Syracuse? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317696507.html 2026-10-20T18:38:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T16:11:21Z RDU loses another nonstop flight to Canada amid pullback in cross-border travel https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317701541.html 2026-10-20T18:30:12Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T18:30:12Z Native leaders fight Enbridge gas pipeline in Chatham, press for survey and dialogue https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317701137.html 2026-10-20T18:38:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T18:03:48Z Ex-wife drops lawsuit against Triangle area oil company executive’s new wife https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317667277.html 2026-10-20T18:30:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T20:55:25Z SBI agent tied note to Faith Hedgepeth’s accused killer. It was an internet meme. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article317674190.html 2026-10-20T18:25:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T18:20:10Z Durham City Council warns NC ballot amendments could tie local governments’ hands https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317686242.html 2026-10-20T17:03:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T20:33:39Z Improper purchases, inflated spending limits. What state auditor found at NCCU https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317697569.html 2026-10-20T18:13:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T18:13:54Z Sourdough starter is full of live bacteria, so why isn’t sourdough bread considered a probiotic food? https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/warm-tv-blog/article317697617.html 2026-10-20T16:23:46Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T16:23:46Z WRAL adds new investigative reporter after notable staff exits https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317683025.html 2026-10-20T16:12:04Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T22:39:18Z JD Vance backs NC GOP candidates before toss-up races decide control of Congress https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317688111.html 2026-10-20T15:50:59Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:00:00Z Two weeks until Election Day in North Carolina. Here's what to know today https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317655535.html 2026-10-20T15:02:18Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T15:02:18Z Voters keep going to NCDMV to try to register for the midterms. Do this instead. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317692838.html 2026-10-20T16:17:46Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T10:45:29Z UNC signs deal to end federal probes and keep funding. What it’ll do in exchange https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317686652.html 2026-10-20T14:39:30Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T14:32:52Z Raleigh may annex 124 acres for housing. Could fire crews keep up? https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317599955.html 2026-10-20T14:33:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T14:33:57Z Soiled containers, undated food: Durham restaurant gets ‘B’ grade https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317655765.html 2026-10-20T13:21:04Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:30:00Z Former campaign worker says she fended off advance by future NC insurance chief https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317683101.html 2026-10-20T12:19:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:00:00Z How NC State students can get out of parking tickets — and earn good karma, too https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317696410.html 2026-10-20T12:18:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T12:08:56Z 3 face life-threatening injuries in triple shooting in Durham, police say https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317656400.html 2026-10-20T01:28:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T16:40:24Z Trader Joe’s snack put NC woman in hospital with life-threatening E. coli: lawsuit https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317683440.html 2026-10-20T00:53:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T16:27:44Z Hurricanes add to injury list as Jankowski misses game, leaves road trip https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article317691527.html 2026-10-20T02:06:42Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:00:00Z NC races among top targets for large election spending groups https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317690664.html 2026-10-19T22:46:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T22:46:41Z Courtroom surprise, another Buc-ee’s and a football farewell: Today’s N&O stories https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317682197.html 2026-10-19T22:18:31Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T18:06:54Z How Duke will handle the Kimari Robinson incident with a female trainer https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317650319.html 2026-10-19T22:05:13Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:35:00Z State fair games, rides and attractions aren’t cheap. What you should expect to pay https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317653504.html 2026-10-19T22:04:31Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T19:55:05Z Raleigh says housing, transportation bonds on ballot won’t increase taxes. Is that true? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317681713.html 2026-10-19T20:29:40Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T20:29:40Z An extra hour of sleep is coming. When daylight saving time ends in NC https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317687360.html 2026-10-19T21:20:01Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T02:00:00Z Why Holiday Shopping Is Starting Earlier and Earlier Every Year https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317688202.html 2026-10-19T20:49:03Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T23:30:00Z Your Recurring UTIs Might Not Be UTIs at All, and a New Study Finally Explains Why https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317520212.html 2026-10-19T19:41:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T19:41:34Z Owners of the Triangle’s favorite Italian restaurant plan to expand in Durham https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317686462.html 2026-10-19T20:27:52Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T20:27:52Z A Raleigh road is closed while the city fixes an off-kilter intersection https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317688568.html 2026-10-19T20:49:05Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T22:30:00Z Beef tallow is flooding back into restaurant fryers nationwide. Here’s where it goes next https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317292921.html 2026-10-19T19:32:06Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T19:32:06Z No soap, roaches & food at wrong temps: 8 Triangle restaurants reinspected https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317687032.html 2026-10-19T18:36:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T20:35:00Z Why a NYC bakery’s $60 sourdough rye bread may need more than viral buzz to keep customers lining up https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article317683046.html 2026-10-19T18:44:35Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T15:36:17Z Strong nor’easter continues to pummel the Outer Banks this week. Latest updates https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317682571.html 2026-10-19T18:40:43Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T18:14:30Z Buc-ee’s could open another new travel center in NC. Here’s where https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317656643.html 2026-10-19T17:43:47Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T17:43:47Z What to look for when shopping for couch covers, from materials to pet protection https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article317683470.html 2026-10-19T16:00:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T16:00:17Z Here are The News & Observer’s endorsements in 2026 midterm elections https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317654686.html 2026-10-19T13:36:19Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T11:30:00Z This NC town again ranks in the top 1% of best small cities in the US https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317677393.html 2026-10-19T13:02:39Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-20T09:00:00Z The most insane State Fair food ever created? — Today in Triangle History https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/golf/article317677282.html 2026-10-19T16:36:14Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-19T16:36:14Z SAS Championship celebrates 25th golf anniversary with Vijay Singh victory https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317623671.html 2026-10-14T18:51:38Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-21T10:00:00Z People’s Pharmacy | New use for duct tape eliminates skin tag