Understaffing, DOGE cuts at NC’s federal wildlife lands stretch workers thin
Less than a dozen staff manage North Carolina's 400,000+ acres of refuges, with DOGE cuts and chronic understaffing risking fires,…
Durham firefighters set social media on fire in viral ‘walk-up music’ video
Durham Fire Department in NC does firefighter viral walk-up song video trend sliding down pole. Here’s how it helps with…
Former FBI head James Comey alleges Trump vendetta in bid to dismiss ‘86 47’ seashell case
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss his criminal case, arguing he was selectively and vindictively…
Carolina North offers UNC ‘opportunity’ – if it complies with philosophy prof’s will
UNC-Chapel Hill faces legal questions over Henry Horace Williams' will as it advances Carolina North campus, ensuring fellowship funds and…
What’s in the deal? Community members still demand answers on WakeMed-Atrium merger
Wake County community members demand more details about WakeMed’s proposed Atrium Health partnership and question what the deal means for…
New subpoenas target Nolan Wells’ social media, location-tracking accounts
Subpoenas seek Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Meta and Life360 records in the investigation into Nolan Wells’ death after his Horn Island…
NC woman missing in Grenada, legislative power shift: Tuesday’s top stories
A digest of top News & Observer stories for July 28, 2026, including a missing Cary woman, UNC's Carolina North…
Thousands evacuated from OBX + lightning hits church —This Day in Triangle History
This collection of historical moments occurring on July 29 includes a woman advertising for a husband for immigration purposes and…
Man Accused of Killing Boxer Hannah Rapp Has Bonds Set at Over $1 Million
The man accused of intentionally running over and killing boxer Hannah Rapp has reportedly been issued bonds set at more…
10 burning questions as NC football practice opens: Stars, champs, flag, forecasts
Football practice officially opens Wednesday in North Carolina ahead of the Aug. 21 season start. Here are 10 burning questions…