The News & Observer is tracking several major stories across the Triangle today, May 22, 2026, from a shocking shooting outside the Wake County courthouse to changes in NC State athletics.
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Here’s a roundup of the day’s top stories.
Read more: Woman charged with attempted murder after 2 attorneys shot in downtown Raleigh
Read more: How a fight for police videos led to 2 attorneys being shot outside Wake courthouse
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Read more: Hurricanes’ penchant for home conference final losses stings against Canadiens
Read more: NC State baseball names new coach a day after Elliott Avent announces retirement
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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