One person was killed and 20 residents were displaced Monday after a fire broke out at a Fidelity Street apartment building ...

Here’s a roundup of today’s top stories from The News & Observer on Monday, May 4, 2026, covering major developments in ...

The board says it wants to hear from the community about any concerns about the merger that was announced Friday afternoon.

Read how incoming DA Wiley Nickel wants to spend the money to fight “serious and growing” public-safety challenges.

Teachers say that student misconduct in school, including showing disrespect to teachers, is disrupting learning.

The 59-year-old man was walking when he was struck, fell over the South Wilmington Street bridge, and was struck again. What police say happened.

Many teachers complained about the level of teacher pay and state support for schools in new working conditions survey.

Zachary Horn, 45, was fatally shot in February. Here’s what newly released search warrants say about the moments before the shooting.

Good soil includes lots of compost to loosen the texture, keep it from remaining soggy and add important nutrients. STEPHANIE ...

Now, here’s your chance. A casting company is seeking paid extras for a feature film set to release on Amazon Prime. The project, whic ...

UNC-Chapel Hill plans to cut $89.2 million from its budget over the next three years, targeting academic programs, financial ...

There’s a big push to regulate the tobacco industry and raise the age for purchasing tobacco products to 21 in North Carolina ...