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What we learned from Bill Belichick’s UNC debut as TCU beat the Tar Heels

Tyler Hansbrough dunked, scored, won for UNC basketball. Why he’s back in class

NC State football hosts another ‘unforgettable’ Victory Day celebration

US Attorney nominee pledges support for President Trump agenda in Raleigh office

DMV review finds familiar problems. Here’s what NC auditor thinks could fix them.

We visited NC’s only Del Taco. Here’s a list of what we ate, from best to worst

Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes NC Senate bid official, setting up competitive race

NC governor tours Chapel Hill to see flood damage, meet with displaced residents

Dix Park sunflowers are at peak bloom. When to go & where to park

NC AG Jeff Jackson sues Trump administration for withholding school funding

They save lives every day, but staff say Durham’s animal shelter needs a new life

No Helene relief for NC couple from FEMA, insurance, state’

Durham residents recount evacuating after the Eno River flooded their homes

Haw River floods historic Saxapahaw, home of giant Paperhand puppets

State of emergency declared in Orange County after Chantal brings flash floods

Dallas Mavericks select Duke’s Cooper Flagg with NBA Draft’s No. 1 overall pick

NC’s shrimp industry is shrinking. Faced with a ban, it made its presence known.

Thousands pour into downtown for Raleigh Pride, declaring ‘Equality Hurts No One’

NC Democrat apologizes for post of protest sign appearing to show beheaded Trump

A washed-out road in Western NC was rebuilt after Helene. Should everyone use it?

Raleigh protesters declare there are ‘no kings,’ part of demonstrations across US

As the ocean rises, NCDOT looks for a way to maintain ferry service to Ocracoke

Activist groups gather in Raleigh in solidarity with Los Angeles ICE protests

This NC Helene recovery site cost $27.4M to operate for 6 months, audit finds

Here’s a guide to the new Gipson Play Plaza at Raleigh’s Dix Park

Activists condemn Wake DA, call for officers to be fired in crash and cover-up

House bill puts hundreds of thousands in NC at risk of losing health coverage

What’s next for reeling Carolina Hurricanes? ‘We’ve got to find a way’

Do the Panthers have the Hurricanes’ number in NHL playoffs? It seems that way

Raleigh family celebrates 100 years in the same house, on the same street

Can the DMV be fixed? A conversation with North Carolina’s new commissioner

Justice Allison Riggs sworn in after six-month election battle with GOP challenger

Belichick sums up his UNC football experience thus far: ‘I’ve got a lot to learn’

How a warning siren became tradition at Carolina Hurricanes games

A funeral for Berkeley, the Raleigh squirrel sculpture carved from a single tree

Newly Republican controlled NC elections board votes to oust its longtime director

NC’s labor commissioner sees ‘existential threat’ in dispute over state powers

I tried the best tacos in the Triangle (and feasted for under $25)

Raleigh protesters vow to stand as ‘united working class’ against Trump policies

With Frederik Andersen hurt, Hurricanes are Pyotr Kochetkov’s team — for now

Mom, newborn meet NC 911 operator who was there for them during home delivery

Why Bill Belichick is already eager to take UNC football to Ireland in 2026

Thousands march in Raleigh, Durham and across NC to protest Trump policies

UNC football coach Bill Belichick caps spring session with ‘Practice Like A Pro’ day

Fight to keep military votes in NC court election, Allison Riggs urges after ruling

A brutal end for one of Raleigh’s best-known brutalist buildings

NC Republicans welcome Gov. Josh Stein’s approach so far, but his first test is coming soon

Did NC’s Sen. Thom Tillis threaten ‘to choke’ someone when questioning tariffs?

‘One last time.’ Fans say goodbye to Dreamville Festival as we know it

Thousands turn out for ‘Hands off!’ anti-Trump protests across Triangle and NC

Final Four Photos: Duke vs Houston, NCAA national semifinal

Photos: Dreamville Festival 2025

Flagg planted! Duke basketball superstar is rare freshman named AP player of the year

A tiny Durham cocktail bar is up for a huge James Beard award. Take a look inside

Alabama’s Jarin Stevenson, a Chapel Hill native, ready to play a role in taking out No. 1 Duke

New on the Appalachian Trail: Rafts ferry hikers where Helene destroyed a bridge

Here’s one last look inside legendary Raleigh restaurant 42nd Street Oyster Bar

Feeling Elite: Top seed Duke holds off furious comeback from No. 4 Arizona in Sweet 16

Could injured Duke forward return for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 vs. Arizona? What we know

‘This is not a rebuild’: Will Wade promises immediate turnaround of NC State basketball

Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election

Breakdown lane: Withers’ violation leads to Duke’s win over UNC and comfort from Davis

Sen. Thom Tillis targeted by death threats. He has a promise for anyone who makes them.

Cooper Flagg injured in Duke basketball’s ACC Tournament opener. Here’s what we know

We checked prices at 9 Raleigh grocery store hot bars to find the best value. Our results

DOGE’s critics — plus a few puppets — rally in Raleigh to protest ‘craziness’ in DC

The 2025 Dreamville Festival lineup is dropping soon. Which artists will perform?

Hundreds rally in downtown Raleigh to protest Trump-Musk cuts to science research funds

In 30th year at ESPN, Jay Bilas opens up on Duke, UNC and Cooper Flagg’s NBA prospects

UNC football coach Bill Belichick in his element as Tar Heels crank up spring practice

A new search for the missing ‘Barbecue Man,’ who disappeared 14 years ago

Five months after Helene, I-40 reopens between NC and Tenn., but not like it was

How a Triangle company became the primary US printer of Pokémon cards

Black NC lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government

Upset special: Takeaways as NC State women’s basketball tops No. 1 Notre Dame in double OT

Wake school board member accuses President Trump of trying ‘to destroy democracy’

Thursday update: NC roads covered with snow and ice. People urged to stay home.

Roads could be slick after Wednesday’s snow. If you must drive, do these things to stay safe

Thousands gather in Raleigh for protests over NC Supreme Court race, Trump and Musk

How Trump’s plans to shutter USAID impact Triangle business

How much are large 1-topping pizzas at 97 Triangle pizzerias? Here’s the data

Apparent immigration arrests raise concern, questions in Durham neighborhood

Duke basketball’s Jon Scheyer asks for better safety protocols after Clemson court storm

After battling cancer, Dick Vitale returns to ESPN

Wake judge hears arguments in GOP challenge of 65,000 votes in NC Supreme Court election

Thousands of protesters march around NC Capitol in Raleigh over Trump, Elon Musk actions

A Wake County deputy whose career was cut short by ALS hopes buyout rule can be changed

Do NC citizens have to answer questions from ICE about immigrants? We asked experts

Federal appeals court to hear NC GOP challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election

NC celebrates Black History Month amid debate about diversity, equity and inclusion

60,000 voters are challenged in NC Supreme Court race. How to learn if you’re on the list

‘Transformative’ change, homes, businesses coming to a forest in southern Chapel Hill

What will NC content creators do after TikTok ban?

Raleigh’s newly dubbed West End set to come into its own in 2025

Will Raleigh Beltline construction really be finished in 2025? Well, yes, mostly.

Democratic NC Gov. Josh Stein calls for building a stronger state — with GOP collaboration

Have questions about NC’s contested Supreme Court election? We’ve got answers

A timeline of NC’s complicated legal battle over the 2024 Supreme Court election

Cooper Flagg ... angry? ACC teams won’t like the Duke basketball star when he’s angry

Housing, popular grocery store on the way to ‘underserved’ Northern Durham in 2025

Art sparks joy for NC cop, former Marine. His department is sharing it with the world.

We dig into road surveillance and DEI at colleges and remember a bat boy gone too soon

How Cooper Flagg’s family tragedy — and triumph — made one particular charity effort personal

We embrace a Final Four run, help you save on groceries and warn of insurance rate hikes

Stories of Helene, Chappell Roan’s rise and an NHL player’s gambling addiction stay with us

We watch a debate change an election, learn from a coach’s perseverance and study wolves

Bill Belichick introduced as UNC’s new head football coach. Here's what he said

UNC football rolls out welcome mat for coach Bill Belichick amid fanfare at Kenan Stadium

‘The big name, Bill Belichick, stands out’: UNC reacts to Tar Heels’ new football coach

Enloe students have raised $1.67M for charity since 2004. Who they’re helping this year

What has Bill Belichick done? A look at the new UNC coach’s career highlights

UNC on to Bill Belichick: Tar Heels to hire NFL Super Bowl champion as next head coach

NC Republicans overturn Cooper’s veto, taking power from Stein and other Democrats

Second recount in NC state Supreme Court race expected to be completed by Tuesday

Black NC voters twice as likely to have ballots challenged in Griffin election protests

Raleigh 3rd graders thought they were going to an assembly. They got new bikes instead

As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill

Fight breaks out on field after NC State win over UNC at Kenan Memorial Stadium

Triangle dancers, cheerleaders to kick off the holiday season in NYC. How to watch them

First Lady Jill Biden prepares White House for Christmas season with an NC twist

It’s official: Next NC House GOP speaker will be Destin Hall. What he’ll make a priority

NC’s new disaster recovery bill has a lot more than just relief. Here’s what’s in it.

New "Platform" apartments in Raleigh come with views (and train noise)

He’s collected 90,000 PEZ dispensers, from Elvis to the Hulk, and he cherishes every one

NCDOT sets a tentative date for reopening Interstate 40 between NC and Tennessee

NCDOT: Helene repairs will cost $5 billion. This road will account for a fifth of that

NC’s Thom Tillis says Senate will vet Matt Gaetz for AG, but won’t commit his vote

Stein defeats Robinson in race for NC governor, Robinson concedes

More than 1,400 DJs are rocking out at polling places across NC. Why are they there?

Can anyone find out how you voted or who you voted for? Facts about voting in NC

NC gets visits from Donald Trump and Jill Biden on final day of campaign

Need to find your NC polling place to vote in the 2024 election? Here’s where to go

Want to see who’s on your NC ballot before voting? How to find a sample ballot online

Live updates: Donald Trump returns to Eastern NC for rally in last week before election

Kamala Harris rallies voters in Raleigh to ‘fight to realize the promise of America’

NC Gov. Cooper, while voting for Harris, says Trump has ‘darker and darker threats’

On ‘great night,’ NC State basketball teams’ quest for Final Four repeats on full display

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz meets Duke basketball coach at NC campaign stop

A meditation after the storm: What Helene left behind in the North Carolina mountains

Lost your voter ID? Here’s how you can still cast your ballot in NC’s elections

With schools still closed, NC fifth grader’s spirits lifted by teacher’s special call

Taste Test: Best new foods at 2024 NC State Fair: Fried foods, desserts

NC’s Mark Robinson sues CNN for $50 million over story revealing porn website posts

Armed NC man charged with threatening FEMA officials working in aftermath of Helene

Lee Roberts takes oath as UNC chancellor. Building trust is still a work in progress.

NC lawmakers to pass $273 million Helene relief bill. How the money will be spent.

Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina

‘Civilization is pretty much gone’ after Helene tears through Spruce Pine NC

Avery Co. family escaped Helene with just their dogs. Everything else sits in a river

As Marshall NC residents dig out of the mud, they know Helene has forever changed their hometowntown

Baptists on Mission among helpers at work in Western NC after Helene

Helene changed everything about their wedding, except the important part

Helene devastated this small Ashe County town. Now its residents are feeding one another

Helene moves through NC. Here’s what to expect with rain & wind in Raleigh from the storm

NC’s Mark Robinson hires law firm to investigate what he calls CNN’s ‘salacious lies’

Downtown Raleigh state government buildings: What’s going up and what’s being demolished

A local celebrity chef helps bring a sense of place to RDU airport’s Terminal 2

NC clash between higher density housing and neighborhood preservation lands in court

Is the Bull City hand gesture being rebranded for Duke Athletics? Should it be?

Naming rights to Raleigh’s largest arena sold

Live updates: VP Kamala Harris holds NC campaign rallies in Charlotte, Greensboro

NC police video released amid SBI investigation of Taser use. Was it excessive force?

Beth Wood says new NC auditor is ‘not qualified.’ Here’s how Jessica Holmes responds.

2 years after Wake County deputy’s death, his K-9 partner helps loved ones heal

Black PACs on NC endorsements, get out the vote push for Stein

‘Rager’ for the ‘broleteriat’: UNC frats party at Flagstock

Cook Out is Gov. Tim Walz’s first stop on his first trip to NC. What did he order?

Faith. Family. Friends. Football: Inside the life of NC State head coach Dave Doeren

Behind the music: Durham high school students find community at marching band camp

Anson Dorrance says farewell, shares a final glimpse into the mind of a coaching legend

Calabash, the world’s most famous seafood town, carries on as an iconic restaurant rebuilds

Review: How do the Triangle teams fare in EA Sports College Football 25?

‘Art pieces you can hug’: NC State grad turns hobby into an adorable, thriving business

Who is Roy Cooper? The NC governor could be a Democratic VP contender

UNC fraternity members ‘proud to honor our flag again’ at Republican National Convention

‘The place went nuts’: USA Swimming hosts open practice in Cary ahead of Paris Olympics

Cullen Jones reflects on 2008 Olympic relay and NC State in return to Triangle

‘Barbecue Man’ is still missing after 13 years, a frustrating case with no end in sight

How to save money shopping at Raleigh area supermarkets with our Grocery Deals Guide

We checked prices at 16 Raleigh grocery stores to find the best values. Our 2024 results

Red Hat Amphitheater: Will city close road to keep live-music venue in downtown Raleigh?

More than a bat boy: How UNC baseball pays tribute to late fan at College World Series

‘Making a statement.’ Inaugural TST women’s tournament in NC displays equality in soccer

Father and daughter freed from NC prison in twisty case of Irish businessman’s death

Chokepoints: Places where your trip to RDU can bog down and how to deal with them

More parking, more gates, more space and a new runway. RDU has big plans to grow.

Duke softball completes magical run through ACC tournament with with championship win

North Carolina has a Republican runoff in May. How do you vote in it?

Private Eyes: How a tech company is expanding surveillance on public streets

Police detain dozens of ‘Gaza solidarity’ protesters at UNC tent encampment

Carolina Hurricanes host New York Islanders in Stanley Cup Playoffs

NC State celebrates double Final Four runs for men’s, women’s basketball teams

Photos: J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival 2024 returns to Raleigh

Your guide to the 2024 Dreamville Festival 🌻

NC State women’s basketbal team makes first Final Four since 1998

NC State Men's Basketball Cloud Nine Front Page Wall Art

NC State Women's Basketball Wolf Pack Front Page Wall Art

NC State fans celebrate men and women’s epic tournament run

We taste-tested chickens & birthday cakes at Costco, Sam’s and BJs. Who had the best?

Lawsuits allege Raleigh knew about unconstitutional practices

Who and when will NC State play in NCAA Tournament? ACC champion Pack learns its fate

How Kevin Keatts delivered NC State’s greatest moment in 37 years

Photos: NC State stuns Virginia in OT in ACC Men's Tournament

Bacot goes old school to set new tone for UNC in ACC Tournament

What NC needs to know as a potential TikTok ban advances in Congress

5 takeaways from the Wolfpack’s ACC Tournament upset against Duke

UNC vs Florida State basketball ACC Tournament matchup result and recap

Three takeaways from NC State's ACC first round win against Louisville

What you need to know about sports betting laws in NC

Duke advances to meet NC State in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

Blue Devils bludgeon UVA: 3 takeaways

Richard Petty calls out NC's Castelli endorsement claim

What is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watch

Planes with cocaine, Playboy bunnies and Pablo Escobar: NC town’s wild brush with fame

NC State football holds first spring practice. Get a look at the new Wolfpack

Take a look at how election laws have changed before you vote

Will NC Supreme Court overturn ruling that orders transfer of money to public schools?

Poe Hall timeline: When did NC State know about PCBs? What’s happened since then?

Durham students might have to make up lost days if school closings persist

DPS timeline: Paycheck errors, protests, closed schools & resignations

Seven schools closed as Durham educators continue protests

In this NC town, an armadillo predicts weather. Here’s what she says.

A requiem for NC’s Tobacco Road as it loses stature in a changing college sports world

12 Durham schools closed Wednesday as teachers, staff call in sick to protest

Here’s a peek inside the new 27-story skyscraper transforming Durham’s skyline

A visit with Saxsquatch as he launches his big US tour

Was the Duke-Clemson game ‘taken’ from the Tigers? Brownell says yes. Scheyer says no

Kevin Keatts’ words, actions helped NC State after his ejection

At these bowl games, Pop-Tarts and Cheez-Its are the stars of the concessions menu

2023 saw violent deaths on 2 Triangle campuses, tough questions and 2 unique athletes

Is NC the epicenter of competitive gingerbread? Local ‘gingerfriends’ make the case

Mark Robinson embraced Trump’s false claims on 2020 election

Triangle’s ‘Missing Middle’ housing: Where did it go? What can bring it back?

Sneak peek of the twinkly new displays at the NC Chinese Lantern Festival

National Park Service demolishes first of 2 erosion-threatened Rodanthe homes

U.S. Women’s National Team exhibition vs. Duke about more than just playing basketball

UNC football’s victory over Duke amounts to ‘fairy-tale ending’ for Drake Maye, seniors

Pro-Palestinian protesters block downtown Raleigh street

At bipawtisan pet parade in DC, both parties agree: costumed pups are doggone cute

Why NC State football players’ friendship with this superfan is ‘bigger than football’

Top basketball recruit Cooper Flagg chooses Duke basketball

10 DIY costume ideas ripped from North Carolina headlines

N&O analysis confirms aggressive gerrymandering in NC political maps

NC State Fair’s elimination of restaurant row leaves a bitter taste in vendors’ mouths

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film opens a day early. Here’s where you can see it

The new foods at the 2023 North Carolina State Fair

Durham tourism agency unveils cheeky new slogan

The 20 best barbecue joints in the Triangle, ranked by The N&O’s food writer

Durham election guide: Your questions, answered by candidates

Are you a Taylor Swift fan trying to learn football? Here are the basics

Football fans, you’re more like Taylor Swift and her Swifties than you think

Tenn. Rep. Justin Jones of the Tennessee Three visits Raleigh

Durham mayor, conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly argue about crime on TV special

GalaxyCon descends on Downtown Raleigh

Invisible no more, Duke’s Riley Leonard finds himself among the ACC’s top players

Wake County opening cooling stations due to high temperatures

In wake of Northwestern hazing scandal, ACC commissioner says he championed athletes’ safety

Tornado hit Eastern NC 6 minutes before a warning to take cover

Recovery efforts underway after tornado hits NC communities

Rocky Mount tornado updates: Injuries, emergency response

Pregnancy can be risky in the US. In North Carolina, the threat of death is even higher.

Savannah Bananas at Durham ballpark yield surprises for fans

A judge blocked a transgender health care law in Arkansas. How does NC’s bill compare?

Brunswick County NC wildfire burns Venus flytrap’s habitat

The first ACC-SEC basketball challenge is set, with some intriguing matchups

Cooper signs changes to NC’s 12-week abortion ban just hours before it takes effect

Here’s when a judge says to expect a ruling on whether NC abortion law can take effect

NC Senate votes to restrict transgender health care for minors

SCOTUS to decide on Biden’s student loan forgiveness soon. What’s next?

Is ding-dong-ditch illegal? What North Carolina law says

Amid wave of anti-LGBTQ bills in NC, thousands celebrate Out! Raleigh Pride

How to see corpse flower at NC State University in Raleigh

🌸 5 TikTok hacks fact-checked by an NC State gardening expert

🍗 Best grocery store fried chicken in Raleigh ranked

🍕 New York-style pizza in Cary, North Carolina?

How to pronounce Raleigh NC street, park and place names

🦪 How much shucking can the US oyster-shucking champ shuck in NC oysters in 3 minutes?

White NC legislator interrupts Black colleague with racist question

‘Antiques Roadshow’ taped in Raleigh and we were there

NC Republicans override Cooper's abortion veto

NHL’s Stanley Cup tours Raleigh as Canes seek to bring it home

NC abortion rights protesters slam proposed 12-week ban

Severe storms expected to roll through Triangle, central NC Sunday

Mike Pence visits UNC, denounces the ‘woke left’ and hints at presidential plans

Brenda The Drag Queen on NC bill that would make shows a crime

Price Point: What $695K gets you in the Triangle housing market

Has this NC man got a pun for you — 10,000 of them, all using his ‘country slang’

NC Rep. Cecil Brockman shoots down party switch rumors

How do political party changes work in NC?

Could Rep. Tricia Cotham be recalled? Here's what NC law says

NC General Assembly by the numbers as Rep. Cotham switches parties

Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to NC House GOP caucus

NC Democrats, White House blast Rep. Cotham’s decision to leave party, join GOP

NC GOP says transgender ban will protect female athletes

Rep. Tricia Cotham irked Democrats but she’s not the first to switch parties

What's the best Peeps flavor? Here's a taste test and ranking

J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival to return to Raleigh in 2024

Photos: Dreamville Festival 2023 comes to Raleigh, NC’s Dix Park

All things Dreamville Festival 2023

Review: Roarin' Ranch Doritos from Food Lion

Price Point: What $365K buys you in Triangle NC current housing market

Get to know TikTok creator Dakota Wright (@printfairy) of NC

Price Point: What $700K buys you in Triangle NC current housing market

Guide to recycling in Raleigh & Wake County

5 key projects driving growth in Apex-Holly Springs

Price Point: What $480K buys you in Triangle NC current housing market

We tried Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea. Is it good?

Riding on Cary’s new CASSI driverless shuttle

Review: NoDa Brewing's alcoholic Cheerwine Ale beer

Price Point: What does $1 million get in Triangle's housing market?

New Howdy Homemade Ice Cream shop in Cary

Guide to NC references on Netflix's 'Outer Banks'

Black History Month: Triangle NC-area leaders to watch

Price Point: What $500K gets you in Triangle NC housing market today

How an outdoor hockey game at Carter-Finley came to symbolize a Triangle-wide triumph

How do NC lawmakers compare to the rest of the state's population?

Price Point: What $645K gets you in Triangle NC housing market

Best Girl Scout Cookies? ABC Bakery vs. Little Brownie Bakers

Price Point: What $140K gets you in Triangle NC housing market

NC Chinese Lantern Festival: Attendance, economic impact

Cold temps in Triangle forecast for Christmas Eve

Duke basketball downs Maryland-Eastern Shore, 82-55

Cloaked in secrecy, North Carolina’s poultry industry has taken flight

Blue Devils beat Boston College in Durham

Big Poultry in North Carolina

What Triangle grocery stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day?

With a waddle, gobble and trot, turkeys pardoned by Biden return to NC to retire

How to get free or low-cost Thanksgiving food (+ cooking tips from local chefs)

Which Raleigh grocery stores have best Thanksgiving sales?

Duke men's basketball beat Delaware Blue Hens

How to get free food at a food pantry/bank (and how to donate)

2022 NC State Fair Guide

Raleigh shooting in Hedingham

One day at the NC State Fair? How to do (almost) everything in a single trip

Crunchy, salty, decadent: We rank the best new foods at this year’s NC State Fair