During her time in the legislature, Kristin Baker supported abortion restrictions and bans on transgender athletes.

I want to start with a sound.” That’s how country singer Eric Church began his commencement address at UNC-Chapel Hill. He ...

After sweeping their first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes finally know who they’ll face in Round 3.

Here’s a digest of today’s top stories from The News & Observer for May 18, 2026, covering breaking news from across the Triangle and beyond. From criminal cases and government spending to a viral ...

Here’s how it compares to butter and why some cooks say it delivers better results for frying, roasting, and searing.

Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Jaccob Slavin and Jalen Chatfield have developed strong personal bonds that go beyond being ...

The Durham Performing Arts Center is located at 123 Vivian St. or William V. “Bill” Bell Way in downtown Durham. From Oct. 8 ...

A newly published search warrant reveals more details in the allegations against former Benson Police Officer Peter Blake.

Not every room in your home has the same air quality issues, so why would you use the same purifier everywhere?

Charles Paul Bruckschen was arrested last week on multiple charges. Here’s what a search warrant said about the allegations ...

The Raleigh City Council will consider rezonings and annexations Tuesday for new N.C. State student housing, a new county ...

Steven Kohls, a CTE teacher, faces multiple assault accusers but none of them were students and no crimes occurred on campus.