James Comey's lawyers seek to cancel his Monday appearance in federal court in North Carolina about allegedly threatening Donald Trump with a photograph of seashells. The latest from @virginabridges.bsky.social.

Wake County schools shut down the Canvas system and warn students, families and school employees not to use it following threat from hackers. The latest from @keunghui.bsky.social.

Ned has always been a great colleague, a trusted journalist and a powerful voice in the Triangle and North Carolina. We're going to miss him. www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...

BIG healthcare merger news that could affect most all of North Carolina. From Richard Stradling.

"This is a known safety issue.” A Raleigh man struggling with mental illness has been convicted more than 40 times and is the subject of discussion online. But as @solomonlexib.bsky.social found, the longest he has spent in jail appears to be seven days in 2023.

A gallery of signs from today's teacher rally in Raleigh.

Our journalists are across downtown Raleigh today covering all angles of the teacher rally, from the march to the signs to the special Petey Pablo appearance. Follow along.

The executive director of NC's State Board of Elections didn't tell board members he was hiring an outside lawyer who has Republican ties. He even signed a waiver on behalf of the board. Story from @kyleingram.bsky.social.

Good news for princess birthday parties across North Carolina. State regulators will no longer crack down on "fairy hair." The latest from Esther Frances and @nathanpcollins.bsky.social.

Of course it had to be shells from a North Carolina beach ... @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social on the Tar Heel connection to the new (and odd) James Comey indictment.

"There are a number of unanswered questions, but it all has to be determined by authorities." Faith Wardwell continues to do a good job reporting this difficult story.

Two years after an anonymous report about drunk and disruptive NC lawmakers on a Kentucky bourbon tour, 4 lobbyists have been indicted in connection to the trip. The latest on a crazy story from @dpkane.bsky.social and @virginabridges.bsky.social.

Surveillance footage of a downtown Raleigh stabbing suggests the man charged may have been acting in self-defense. The latest from Faith Wardwell and Nolan Wilkinson.

More Cary government weirdness from @dpkane.bsky.social: The town's police chief owns two homes in the Charlotte area. And he uses his town vehicle to travel to and from those homes. State official says he's "unaware of any chiefs having a residence that far from the communities that hired them."

A six-year deal worth $50 million total, or a little over $8.3 million annually. Nice work if you can get it. The latest from @shelbyswanson.bsky.social and @jwatsonfisher.bsky.social.

Lovely remembrance by Josh Shaffer of Berkeley Cafe bartender Lisa Lewis -- "a tender heart who would also stomp you thoroughly if you got out of line."

After several others remove their names from consideration, UNC seems to be zeroing in on a surprise pick to lead the men's basketball program. The latest from @shelbyswanson.bsky.social.

Horrific and disturbing story from Lexi Solomon.

“Political satire is very difficult to do. And it’s even more difficult to do well." Jane Winik Sartwell reports on UNC campus anger after an April Fool's Day edition of the student newspaper.

Music legend Robert Plant is in town and once again dining at a downtown Raleigh restaurant. Drew Jackson has details.

UNC trustees came under fire for alleged meddling in the hire that brought football coach Bill Belichick to campus. AD Bubba Cunningham says the only involvement of trustees in the search for a new basketball coach will be approving the hire. The latest from @shelbyswanson.bsky.social.

President Trump endorsed NC's Phil Berger and even offered Berger's challenger, Sam Page, a job in Washington. Page declined the offer, and the president's support didn't help Berger eke out a victory. Story from @lucianaperezu.bsky.social and @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social.

Don't wash the car or put away the Zyrtec just yet. There's more pollen on the way. @annamroman.bsky.social has the discouraging news.

North Carolina's most powerful Republican politician will be out of a job after this year. Big news from @kyleingram.bsky.social and @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social.

Mark Robinson, NC's failed GOP candidate for governor in 2024, admits he lied during that campaign and acknowledges addiction to porn and "carnal things." The latest from @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social.

An awesome NCAA Tournament story, even for those who don't like basketball. (Or for Duke men's fans who need something sweet to calm them down after that scare.) Thanks, @jwatsonfisher.bsky.social!

Sam Page campaign calls on Phil Berger to concede after recount shows not a single change in vote totals. The latest from @kyleingram.bsky.social.

We're so happy to unveil @newsobserver.com's Top 50 Restaurants of 2026. So much work went into this for months by many people, particularly food writer Drew Jackson. Subscribers will want to spend some time with this one and save it for future reference -- and dining!

Getting lost, winding up at a military checkpoint and ending up in ICE custody. It's part of a growing trend that has happened in North Carolina, as @nathanpcollins.bsky.social reports.

The @newsobserver.com's Robert Willett is a national treasure. On top of being a kind and wonderful colleague, he is one hell of a photographer. waltermagazine.com/community/pe...

The latest Power & Secrecy report from Dan Kane, about an NC state senator who is a big fundraiser for the GOP, his links to a lobbyist and payments to the lobbyist's campaign consultant wife. And then there's the disputed bourbon distillery tour and a shared, pricey wine locker.

A US Attorney used AI to craft a legal brief then submitted it unchecked and with errors. He is now paying the price, as @virginabridges.bsky.social reports.

After his 2 vote lead over Phil Berger on Election Night, Sam Page added 21 additional votes Friday. But this race is isn't settled yet, as @kyleingram.bsky.social reports.

UNC-Chapel Hill spent $1.2 million and seven months on a “detailed and exhaustive” investigation of its School of Civic Life and Leadership, which has been plagued by infighting and massive turnover. So what did it uncover? The public university is declining to release the details to the public.

A member of North Carolina's State Board of Elections made campaign contributions to two candidates. You can't do that. He has now resigned, as @kyleingram.bsky.social reports. #ncpol

The NAACP sought the removal of the Confederate soldier statue on the grounds of an NC courthouse. The latest from @virginabridges.bsky.social.

Nida Allam concedes in the Democratic primary rematch with US Rep. Valerie Foushee. The latest from @kyleingram.bsky.social.

Breaking down UNC's three options for the Smith Center with @shelbyswanson.bsky.social. Clearly most campus leaders favor Carolina North, but renovating the current site has emotional support (including from senior Seth Trimble last night.) And then there's Odum Village.

“You should resign or be impeached." One day after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis took on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, it was Democratic Rep. Deborah Ross's turn. Story from @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social.

Quite a political earthquake happening in North Carolina politics tonight. The leader of the state Senate is down by 2 VOTES to a challenger in his home district. The latest from @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social.

Sen. Thom Tillis didn't hold back in questioning Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday. He lashed out at her on everything from immigration tactics in Minneapolis and NC to Hurricane Helene funding to killing a dog and a goat. The latest from @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social.

When Raleigh's Triangle Town Center mall opened in 2002, it was heralded for its stores, restaurants and lively outdoor commons area. Now, the fake river has run dry. What happened? Good reporting from Josh Shaffer, @chantalallam.bsky.social and @vizjourno.bsky.social.

The latest on Capital Boulevard from Richard Stradling: There won't be tolls, but construction will take longer and cost more.

I'll admit I wasn't familiar with this bit of Zebulon history, but I'm totally in for the Devil Dogz name and logo! Story from Josh Shaffer.

At least 166 customers complained to North Carolina's attorney general about a wedding photographer who is accused of getting bookings, then disappearing and not honoring contracts. The latest from @solomonlexib.bsky.social.

Interesting story from Kristen Johnson about Durham schools, politics and race.

Good journalism from @dpkane.bsky.social and @nathanpcollins.bsky.social: Cary police spotted the vehicle of former town manager Sean Stegall at a hotel where drug use was suspected in 2016. They watched a man meet with an alleged drug "supplier," then followed the vehicle back to Stegall's home.

"He was more than a light in the darkness. He was a lava lamp." A beautiful remembrance from Josh Shaffer of our former @newsobserver.com colleague Grey Blackwell, gone too soon. From his animated illustrations to his popular Halloween farm, Grey spread joy. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Who will be going to school Monday? Many systems and universities haven't announced yet (though I suspect we can guess.) Bookmark this link that @keunghui.bsky.social will be updating all day.

From Murphy to Manteo, every county in North Carolina awoke to snow on the ground this morning. The latest from Josh Shaffer.