To help voters learn which candidates are on their ballot and where they stand on important policy issues, The News & Observer is publishing candidate questionnaires in all state and federal races in ...

Charlotte Catholic girls win their 19th state crown; East Chapel Hill boys prevail, for first time in 21 years ...

Tony Stewart’s Truck Series debut with Ram didn’t go as planned. Here’s what the NASCAR Hall of Famer said after his night ended early.

Before sentencing Austin Thompson to life in prison without parole, Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul C. Ridgeway spoke of the victims and survivors.

Agents from the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation arrested Christopher James Rex, 40, at his home in Carrboro.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Monday, Feb. 2, signaling six more weeks of winter. While warmer days are in the forecast for the Triangle, with temperatures expected to top 70 degrees on some ...

The latest earthquake happened around 12:15 p.m. and was centered about 4.4 miles south-southeast of Sparta, the U.S.

The Duke-Carolina game was one for the books, and News & Observer photojournalists Robert Willett and Ethan Hyman captured the big moments, including Seth Trimble’s game-winning shot in the final ...

Daytona International Speedway saw two Duel races replete with wrecks, passes and drama Thursday night. Here’s what happened ...

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel is presented with the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award for January at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. KHADEJEH ...

Both candidates in the Democratic primary claim to be the progressive leader the state needs to stand up to Donald Trump.

In the final week of the regular season, two new teams join the N.C. statewide boys’ basketball rankings. The rankings are sponsored by The Charlotte Observer and the News & Observer of Raleigh. They ...