Why student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakers
Courts have ruled schools can censor speeches at school-sponsored events, as seen when a Clayton High senior was cut off…
Carolina Blaze opens its inaugural season this week. Get to know the team
The Carolina Blaze opens its Athletes Unlimited season at Duke’s Smith Family Stadium in Durham with a star-studded roster, local…
Jennifer Lopez Reveals Level of 'Effort' a Man Must Put Into Courting Her
Jennifer Lopez's love don't cost a thing, but a man must be willing to put in the work to get…
Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Carolina, Vegas ready for another physical battle
Carolina Hurricanes Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 4 expected to be physical. Goalie choice, injury updates, updates from…
Duke assistant, former pitcher continues playing career with Carolina Blaze
Jala Wright, Duke standout pitcher, was selected by the Carolina Blaze in the 2026 allocation draft and returns to Durham…
Law firm drops log cabin seller after Observer investigation, citing ‘millions’ owed
A Charlotte law firm cut ties with American Log Homes and Cabins, leaving former customers with little recourse as millions…
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Cuba’s western side felt throughout southern Florida
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Mantua, Pinar del Río, was felt across South Florida, Havana and the Isle of Youth; no…
What’s new in artificial intelligence at UNC-Chapel Hill?
Saif Khairat, a nursing professor and digital health expert, becomes UNC’s AI officer while the university starts a two-year study…
FIFA booked tens of thousands of KC hotel rooms for World Cup, then canceled 75%
FIFA reserved thousands of rooms in Kansas City hotels for the World Cup but then canceled most of them, leaving…
Union embezzlement, Flock security cameras and goalie mystery: Monday's top stories
A roundup of top News & Observer stories June 8, 2026: SBI surveillance, $20M union conviction, Tillis-Trump rift and the…