https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317639520.html 2026-10-16T20:13:14Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T13:45:23Z Day 8 live updates: Jury to assess handwriting found at Faith Hedgepeth murder scene https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/article317656513.html 2026-10-16T20:07:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T20:07:29Z North Carolina deputy shot and killed a man holding a hostage after a highway crash https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317652441.html 2026-10-16T19:03:26Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T20:00:00Z What AI Shopping Agents Actually Do When They Start Buying Products on Your Behalf https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317656324.html 2026-10-16T20:11:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T20:11:10Z Wake County confirms bedbugs at Oberlin library, unconfirmed reports at other libraries https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article317650942.html 2026-10-16T18:42:28Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T18:32:38Z A nor’easter could bring 12-foot waves to the Outer Banks this weekend https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317636358.html 2026-10-16T18:41:14Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T12:26:39Z More development and denser housing? What Raleigh council candidates think https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317655109.html 2026-10-16T20:04:26Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T20:00:11Z ‘Special arrival’ at Raleigh’s Millbrook High as officer gives birth on campus https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317621402.html 2026-10-16T17:27:40Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T12:00:00Z Your guide to understanding the three constitutional amendments on the NC ballot https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317654563.html 2026-10-16T18:36:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T18:36:23Z New study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in 86% of NC rivers tested https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317653422.html 2026-10-16T19:09:19Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T19:02:59Z Driver convicted after he hit, killed woman, 78, in front of Johnston County courthouse https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317652672.html 2026-10-16T17:02:44Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T17:02:44Z Security guard at Durham Harris Teeter charged after shooting shoplifting suspect https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317639105.html 2026-10-16T17:01:48Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T11:00:00Z ‘No Kings’ events return to Raleigh Saturday, this time urging early voting https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317642960.html 2026-10-16T16:41:05Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T22:06:46Z Record tornadoes, record temps, then maybe frost? Here are today’s top N&O stories https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317626863.html 2026-10-16T16:51:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T22:25:45Z A hospital shakeup, a barbecue battle and other top N&O stories on Wednesday, Oct. 14 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317650254.html 2026-10-16T16:38:33Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T15:04:45Z What NC defendants accused of illegally voting said about their federal charges https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317607630.html 2026-10-16T16:09:04Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T16:09:04Z Durham Republican challenges Democratic incumbent. What she says on AI, taxes https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317650940.html 2026-10-16T18:29:08Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T16:21:26Z Canes begin western road trip without another injured veteran. The latest https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317651135.html 2026-10-16T16:04:37Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T16:04:37Z UNC men’s soccer player not active with team after 2nd domestic violence arrest https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317592265.html 2026-10-16T15:33:20Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T15:33:20Z Fall means football, basketball and early sunsets: The News & Observer’s top photos this week https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317620903.html 2026-10-16T14:56:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T14:56:57Z Why education groups are worried NC voters may pass amendments limiting taxes https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/asked-and-answered/article317650967.html 2026-10-16T16:58:55Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T16:49:34Z Raleigh’s popular Holiday Express faces yet another ticketing ‘snafu’ this year https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317620116.html 2026-10-16T14:02:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T12:58:55Z A signature restaurant in downtown Raleigh has new owners. Here’s what’s changed https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317642676.html 2026-10-16T13:48:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T13:48:58Z What is hair oiling before you shampoo? Everything you need to know about the pre-wash step https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317650024.html 2026-10-16T15:00:30Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T14:58:27Z What’s that noise? You may hear it over Raleigh the next 10 nights https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316506190.html 2026-10-16T13:32:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T13:31:19Z These 2 NC cities rank among the most desirable places to live in the US https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article317633609.html 2026-10-16T12:33:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T13:21:59Z Get a sneek peek at the new Cat’s Cradle venue. First live music event next week. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317640608.html 2026-10-16T13:32:19Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T13:32:19Z The Dirtiest Spots in Your Hotel Room Aren’t What You Think, According to Inspectors https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317633347.html 2026-10-16T13:10:25Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T13:10:25Z Durham’s newest shop offers custom apparel with focus on HBCU, Divine Nine gear https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317637082.html 2026-10-16T11:39:02Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T11:38:34Z Fact Check: Where Wake County sheriff candidates stand on civilian crisis response https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317637964.html 2026-10-16T11:22:48Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T11:00:00Z Why Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho has been on offensive heater to start the season https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317636991.html 2026-10-16T00:07:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T11:00:00Z Fact check: Where Wake County sheriff candidates stand on jail and alternatives https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317636936.html 2026-10-16T00:06:23Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T10:00:00Z Fact check: Where Wake County sheriff candidates stand on Flock and surveillance https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317636783.html 2026-10-16T00:05:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:25:00Z Fact check: Where Wake County sheriff candidates stand on ICE and immigration https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317624911.html 2026-10-15T22:39:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T11:00:00Z As it expands in Sanford, Caterpillar pledges millions to help train workers https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317621742.html 2026-10-16T00:03:50Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T18:32:59Z Fact Check: Where Wake County sheriff candidates stand on transparency and accountability https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317624690.html 2026-10-15T22:30:38Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Want to beat the crowds? These NC counties track wait times at early voting sites https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article317643003.html 2026-10-15T22:30:48Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z NC voters indicted for claiming citizenship + Greg Murphy explains ties to ECU https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317620535.html 2026-10-15T22:14:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z Tillis’ book reveals what makes him cry, thoughts on Trump, and why the bolo tie https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317638858.html 2026-10-15T22:14:05Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T22:11:37Z NC Zoo breaks record with addition of 6 critically endangered piglets https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317604557.html 2026-10-15T22:12:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z Silent Sam, the space shuttle and a box of buried loot -- Today in Triangle History https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317632178.html 2026-10-15T21:44:03Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T13:44:05Z NC voters indicted as Trump administration targets noncitizens in fraud cases https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317642186.html 2026-10-15T21:38:40Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:30:00Z Tillis’ tell-all includes NC’s key figures. Who is mentioned in his book? https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317640737.html 2026-10-15T20:58:11Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T20:58:11Z The Best Time of Day to Exercise According to Experts and Why It Actually Matters https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317622754.html 2026-10-15T21:23:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:15:00Z Sen. Thom Tillis' book is full of biting remarks. Here are 8 quotable ones https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317623817.html 2026-10-15T19:47:20Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T18:00:15Z Feds send $550 million to North Carolina for Raleigh-to-Richmond passenger rail https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317625741.html 2026-10-15T20:57:51Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T12:47:58Z Day 7 live updates: DNA from Hedgepeth’s body, rum bottle pointed to accused killer https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317639998.html 2026-10-15T21:30:30Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T23:24:00Z Why Teen Friendship Drama Hits So Hard and What Research Says Parents Should Do https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article317637418.html 2026-10-15T20:03:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T20:02:26Z A record number of tornadoes formed in central NC this week. See where. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article317619468.html 2026-10-15T19:06:46Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T17:58:45Z Rapid temperature swings could bring the Triangle an earlier-than-usual frost https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317583148.html 2026-10-15T19:22:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-16T09:35:00Z Meet the ‘selfless’ centerpiece of North Carolina football’s hopeful turnaround https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317639688.html 2026-10-15T19:27:42Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T19:27:42Z Man accused of killing Wake County daycare teacher assaulted 3 other women, records show https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317633322.html 2026-10-15T18:08:52Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T18:08:52Z Crabtree Valley Mall hosts grand opening of new pop culture store https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317324267.html 2026-10-15T18:08:45Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T17:26:56Z Their move to NC was ‘disaster from start to finish.’ Lessons from couple’s story https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317018123.html 2026-10-15T18:44:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Popo Aguirre played for Miami in the CFP. Brotherly ‘bugging’ led him to NC State https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317270792.html 2026-10-15T16:14:38Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T16:14:38Z These 10 Durham restaurants were the most-booked on OpenTable in September https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317625538.html 2026-10-15T18:07:18Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T18:07:18Z Wake Tech is asking for a $149 million bond on your ballot. Here’s what to know. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article317602158.html 2026-10-15T15:55:36Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T15:55:36Z Three proposed Durham housing projects get board’s OK. Why a fourth did not. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317634534.html 2026-10-15T16:13:30Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T16:13:30Z Christina Koch to trade space missions for engineering role in NASA leadership post https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317609235.html 2026-10-15T14:57:58Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T14:57:58Z North Raleigh business closes after car with dogs inside crashes into building https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/asked-and-answered/article317495616.html 2026-10-15T13:24:57Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T13:24:57Z Is your license plate being tracked in NC? See if your car was searched on Flock https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317635701.html 2026-10-15T15:36:30Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T18:30:00Z This Is the Exact Amount of Time Doctors Say to Wait Before Your Morning Coffee https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317608366.html 2026-10-15T12:25:09Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:20:00Z A Garner library closed for construction. Librarians say sickening fumes the real reason. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317601935.html 2026-10-14T22:35:11Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z NC swamped by Hurricane Matthew, feds make big booze bust -- Today in NC History https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317630273.html 2026-10-15T05:23:49Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T11:23:00Z Men posed with guns on Snapchat 18 minutes after South Carolina killing, prosecutors say https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317626347.html 2026-10-14T22:52:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T22:44:03Z Pittsboro daycare worker arrested for second time this month. What new charges allege https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317625421.html 2026-10-14T22:27:03Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T21:39:27Z A new name for Raleigh’s New Bern Avenue? City’s first Black mayor could be honored https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317620775.html 2026-10-14T22:18:12Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z Amanda Peet noticed a subtle breast skin change before her stage 1 cancer diagnosis https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article317626274.html 2026-10-14T22:01:22Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z First day of early voting + House Speaker Mike Johnson in NC https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/article317626896.html 2026-10-14T22:09:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T22:09:41Z Charlotte police DNA analyst pleads guilty over manipulated lab tests https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317594297.html 2026-10-14T21:39:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317594991.html 2026-10-14T21:51:34Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z Once a Raleigh cop, Apex bra shop owner closes store for new career https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317180626.html 2026-10-14T21:18:05Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z NC congressman has ties to health system he’s promoting. Are they disclosed? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317605787.html 2026-10-14T21:31:53Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:22:00Z Flock cameras divide Raleigh candidates. Who wants to keep them? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/article317626417.html 2026-10-14T21:43:00Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T21:43:00Z What to know about NC police texts with racial slurs that could cost 6 jobs https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article317622757.html 2026-10-14T21:34:10Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T22:33:00Z Custom Home Merch Is Quietly Moving From TikTok Into Real Apartments and Living Rooms https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317625326.html 2026-10-14T21:09:39Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T21:09:39Z State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article317624868.html 2026-10-14T21:08:55Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T20:50:21Z Seven Durham-raised red wolves moved north. Meet the pair taking their place https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317583301.html 2026-10-14T19:50:29Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z UNC’s Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown interceptions. But with risks come rewards https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317338585.html 2026-10-14T20:38:50Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-10-14T20:38:10Z Democratic NC challenger looks to bring military experience to Congress