Wake County is removing its online portal for seeing arrest records. Here’s why.
Wake County will deactivate its online arrest-records portal amid concerns automatic expungements still appear and can be shared widely online.
0726-Photos of the week
Here’s a curated selection of from around the Triangle and beyond as captured through the lenses of News & Observer…
Quarterbacks, transfers and tampering: NC college football coaches weigh in
At the Pigskin Preview, ACC coaches from UNC, Duke and N.C. State demand accountability to curb tampering, transfer portal, and…
NC’s new laws target vape shops and youth access. Why some say it’s not enough.
North Carolina’s budget adds vape shop licenses, $1,000 fees and age checks but critics say gas stations and corner stores…
Big Brother 28's Rome Teases Post-Game Romance With Lyric After Her Vote
Big Brother 28's Rome Seymour ultimately understands why his showmance, Lyric Medeiros, had to vote him out.
UNC’s Belichick calls for uniform rules across NFL, NCAA; tampering enforcement
UNC Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick urged standardized NFL-NCAA rules, backed Protect College Sports Act, and called for stricter…
Tom Schwartz Claps Back at Claim He Looks 'Unrecognizable' in New Photos
Tom Schwartz is defending himself online after claims that he looks "unrecognizable" these days.
Copperhead bite leaves beloved NC puppeteer unable to walk. ‘Felt a sharp pain’
Puppet teacher and performer Jeghetto canceled performances and children’s summer camp after stepping on venomous copperhead snake in North Carolina…
Durham restaurants we miss: A look back at these old favorites that have closed
N&O readers share nostalgic memories of old favorite restaurants that closed in Durham, North Carolina. Here’s a list of top…
ICE detention center reportedly set to open in Eastern NC this year
ICE plans to open North Carolina’s first detention center at Rivers Correctional Institute in Hertford County as early as September…