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…
Man allegedly killed by juvenile was trying to break up argument, Durham police say
Durham police are investigating a shooting on South Hoover Road that left one man dead; authorities seek tips via Inv.…
Defense says DA is fueling publicity she wants to stop in Faith Hedgepeth murder case
Attorneys for Miguel Salguero Olivares oppose efforts to seal pretrial filings in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case, criticize Durham DA’s…
Photos: Scenes from the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup practice ahead of Game 4
Photo gallery from the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final practice against Vegas Golden Knights before Game 4. Who will Rod…
County officials question WakeMed a month after merger announcement. What’s next
Wake County commissioners asked WakeMed and Atrium about control, costs and community commitments before a $2 billion investment and proposed…