Months after viral video backlash, McDonald’s CEO joins Duke Board of Trustees
Duke University appoints McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski to its Board of Trustees; the alumnus will serve from 2026 to 2032…
Cary, Garner change Fourth of July plans due to dangerous heat wave
Some events and organizations are changing or canceling events ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to the extreme…
Hurricanes’ first pick in NHL draft willing to wait his turn, keep working
Defenseman William Hakansson, a 6-foot-4 Swede drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, says he’ll keep developing in Sweden before aiming for…
Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth
New details explain how a YouTube history video led to Confederate imagery appearing in NC’s State Fair booth in Washington,…
Settlement allows NCAA athletes to keep pre-enrollment money, share $2M fund
A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement requiring the NCAA to drop rules limiting prize money, awarding $2M to eligible…
This week’s best photos from News & Observer photojournalists
Here are photos of people across the Triangle dealing with the heat of summer in NC, Goose in concert, NC…
NC lawmakers take final vote on budget with overdue raises, sending it to Gov. Stein
North Carolina lawmakers approved a $34 billion budget with overdue raises for teachers, state employees and law enforcement, now headed…
Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth
New details explain how a YouTube history video led to Confederate imagery appearing in NC’s State Fair booth in Washington,…
‘Married at First Sight U.K.' Star Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
A man who appeared on Married at First Sight U.K. has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
How to watch 4th of July fireworks on TV: Best shows celebrating America’s 250th
All major networks have big Fourth of July specials this year to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day. A guide to…