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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 1h

The university tried to keep the extremely high-profile event hush-hush on campus for as long as possible, according to email records obtained by The News & Observer. bit.ly/4e9r8bF

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 4h

A craft beer legend finally returns to Durham. Check out the new Fullsteam ATC. bit.ly/4yr56th

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 6h

Looking to save money? Join the conversation and find money-saving tips at The News & Observer’s new Triangle Saver Facebook group, hosted by affordability reporter Renee Umsted. bit.ly/4jyiqqV

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 29/09/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their banner to celebrate defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final this past June. bit.ly/4iRavF1

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 29/09/2026

A study looks at options for making Outer Banks highway less vulnerable to the Atlantic Ocean in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island. bit.ly/4iQYyiA

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 28/09/2026

“People see the line out the door, and all my friends and neighbors think I must have money falling out of my pockets,” the dairy enterprise director said. bit.ly/4yn4Qvp

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 28/09/2026

Fourteen years after Faith Hedgepeth’s death, her murder trial is set to begin. DNA links a man to the scene, but many questions remain. bit.ly/3VDNETD

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 28/09/2026

By far the biggest project involves restoring the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Pigeon River Gorge near the Tennessee state line. bit.ly/4iOxrok

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 21/09/2026

Join The News & Observer’s @dpkane.bsky.social Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. for a Reddit #AMA. He’ll answer Qs about Power & Secrecy, Greater Carolina investigation and more. Chat with him here. #ncpol www.reddit.com/r/ncpolitics...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 20/09/2026

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 16/09/2026

🌿 Rosemary oil is having a hair-care moment. From scalp care to healthier-looking strands, discover why rosemary oil is trending in hair-care routines. ✨ Shop trending rosemary hair oils and find your new hair-care staple. Shop now → shop.trendhunter.com/collections/...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 10/09/2026

Dolly fans, this one’s for you. Celebrate the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton with special commemorative magazines from TIME, Newsweek and People. Grab your copy today! magazineshop.us/collections/...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 01/09/2026

The House voted to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards of NC over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. bit.ly/4h2UaeW

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 05/08/2026

The North Carolina Republican Congressman is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers. bit.ly/4byj03f

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/08/2026

The Republican senator from North Carolina is urging Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop his campaign after an ethics committee report found evidence he had sexually harassed young employees. bit.ly/4hfox2l

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/08/2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces potential censure after the House Committee on Ethics found “substantial reason to believe” he “violated House Rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces,” the committee said. Edwards says he did nothing wrong. bit.ly/3UaFFwy

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 19/07/2026

Through referee footage and digital avatars of all 1,248 players, Lenovo has partnered with FIFA this summer to enhance viewer experiences. bit.ly/4gG2xxo

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 17/07/2026

The Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh in September, and now we know who will be performing. bit.ly/4hjS0Iq

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 16/07/2026

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek released the findings of an investigation into former Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall and Cary's spending practices, during a news conference on Thursday, July 16, 2026. bit.ly/4wdwxWg

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 16/07/2026

A separate probe is underway to determine if the former town manager committed any potential criminal activity. bit.ly/4plZwo5

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 15/07/2026

Find out why Raleigh’s city government created its own sparkling water and how any money from future sales will be used. bit.ly/4pnmUBL

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 15/07/2026

Raises are effective as of July 1, but it will take a bit longer for most state employees to see them in their paychecks. bit.ly/3T2OgB3

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 15/07/2026

One month ago, the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup in 20 years. Here’s a look at the keepsakes that commemorate the spectacular season, the Stanley Cup Final and the celebrations after. bit.ly/4plbNcD

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 15/07/2026

Jane Winik Sartwell, The N&O's higher education reporter, explains why a family is pulling a $1 million scholarship fund from UNC Wilmington after the school said it no longer could gear their money toward African American students. 📹Kaitlin McKeown bit.ly/4pruyv6

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 14/07/2026

We’re opening up The News & Observer archives, and we've found some treasures, from Stanley Cup wins to beauty queens. Let’s start with the headlines for July 14: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 14/07/2026

“The university wasn’t able to meet the terms of the agreement it made with my father,” Linda Upperman Smith told The News & Observer. bit.ly/44Yusl0

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 13/07/2026

We’re opening up The News & Observer archives to show the tremendous change in the Triangle. We're starting with Fayetteville Street parades in downtown Raleigh. What photos do you want us to dig up next? 📷State Archives of North Carolina, Ethan Hyman bit.ly/4f4W9x2

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 10/07/2026

Stein said the bill would make it harder for people experiencing homelessness to “get back on their feet and live in safe, affordable housing.” bit.ly/4gxqAi2

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 10/07/2026

Dix Park’s sunflowers, near peak bloom, are an annual Raleigh tradition. An event will be held Saturday at the park to celebrate them. bit.ly/44jspb1

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 10/07/2026

The annual tradition of engraving new names on the Stanley Cup to commemorate the latest champion is complete. But why is Tom Dundon’s family included? bit.ly/4wfA8mV

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/07/2026

It’s hot. It’s really hot. Pick your favorite of these colorful sayings from our updated and comprehensive list. bit.ly/4pn48dX

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 01/07/2026

News & Observer Capitol Bureau Chief Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan breaks down some of the highlights of the final budget proposal released Tuesday. The budget, if approved, is a year overdue. 📹Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 05/06/2026

Hurricanes work Game 2 OT magic again, topple Vegas to square series at 1-1 bit.ly/49DeG1N

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 30/05/2026

The Carolina Hurricanes completed their dominant run through the Eastern Conference, dispatching the Montreal Canadiens in five games to reach the Stanley Cup Final. bit.ly/4uEs26a

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 22/05/2026

Downtown Raleigh largely shut down Friday after a shooting, but a random ordained minister united three happy couples in a nearby park. bit.ly/4uqnLTL

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 12/03/2026

Having lost two lopsided regular-season games to Virginia, N.C. State played much better but couldn’t finish off the ACC Tournament upset. bit.ly/4brsxID

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 09/03/2026

The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off in Charlotte Tuesday. Sign up for exclusive, expert analysis in our free Inside Sports newsletter that will drop daily during the tournament. www.newsobserver.com/newsletters?...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 07/03/2026

A familiar NC restaurant is back for the first time in four years. bit.ly/4lgtKHe

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 06/03/2026

U.S. Paralympian Kayden Beasley, 19, was adopted at age 3. He is a congenital double amputee above the knee, and got his start in sled hockey in Raleigh. bit.ly/3MR5e2J

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 05/03/2026

The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is in Charlotte next week. Sign up here ⬇️ for exclusive, expert analysis in our free Inside Sports newsletter that will drop daily during the tournament. www.newsobserver.com/newsletters?...

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 05/03/2026

Two decades after it opened, the mall predicted to be a “new downtown” in North Raleigh limps along, a ghost town with an uncertain future. bit.ly/40dE1uc

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 05/03/2026

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble celebrated Senior Night at the Dean Smith Center with a heartfelt speech about his time with the Tar Heels and men’s basketball Coach Hubert Davis along with a call to keep the Dean Dome right where it is. 📹UNC Athletics YouTube/GoHeels

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/03/2026

Three top options have emerged for the future of the Smith Center. The latest on renovations vs. the Carolina North plan. bit.ly/3OZWEiB

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/03/2026

One of the state's hotly contested races isn't over yet. bit.ly/4r4DAgx

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 04/03/2026

The senator from NC again called for the resignation of the Homeland Security Secretary and threatened to block her department’s nomination. bit.ly/46CocAI

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 03/03/2026

We’re about a month out from when fans would normally flock to Dix Park for the annual Dreamville Music Festival, which ended last year. bit.ly/3MFNGXj

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 03/03/2026

No. 1-ranked Duke wrapped up the outright ACC regular-season championship for the second consecutive season by hammering N.C. State. bit.ly/4ukKrp8

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 27/02/2026

The nonprofit’s executive director, Jennifer Martin, made an anonymous comment, drawing backlash for transgender erasure. bit.ly/3P8cSpS

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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 27/02/2026

Rockingham County voters have known Senate leader Phil Berger and Sheriff Sam Page for decades. Now they have to choose between them. bit.ly/4qWKKmZ

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