Raleigh cop accused of excessive use of force. Why the case will continue.
A federal judge rejected a Raleigh officer’s request to dismiss an excessive-force lawsuit, allowing civil rights claims to move forward.
In first override of 2026, NC lawmakers overturn Gov. Stein’s veto of tax bill
The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto to allow federal tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting…
New Chapel Hill oyster bar serves a ‘special’ burger and some NC classics
Geo’s Tavern and Oyster Bar opens June 8 in Chapel Hill, serving NC oysters, shrimp and grits, raw bar classics…
Live updates: NC lawmakers grill Mecklenburg leaders over 6-year-old child’s death
Mecklenburg County officials are set to testify before the North Carolina House Oversight Committee on Thursday about the death of…
How basketball legend Roy Williams became UNC baseball’s most unexpected coach
Roy Williams lends his voice to UNC’s PitchCom, calling pitches helping Tar Heels pitchers at Boshamer Stadium during the Chapel…
GOP pressure on poll site, new RDU airline and Stanley Cup Final: Wednesday's top stories
Catch up on top News & Observer stories for June 3, 2026: a contested NC voting site, a tax bill…
'Love Island USA' Season 8 Couples: Who Is Still Together? Who Broke Up?
Love Island USA is all about coupling up - so which Islanders are currently together and which have already called…
Scott Pelley Gets ‘CBS Evening News' On Air Tribute After Firing
CBS Evening News host Tony Dokoupil paid tribute on air to Scott Pelley following his former colleague's controversial firing from…
NC House limits data centers, requires nuclear power before closing coal plants
NC House passes data center limits that prevent Duke Energy from retiring coal and natural gas plants as GOP and…
Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Latest updates
North Carolina logged 135 Vibrio cases in 2025, including a death from flesh-eating infection. Here's how the bacteria spreads and…