I was surprised by how thorough the simulation was. Teens were even offered the opportunity to have a will drafted.

In a matter of months, hundreds of fake property listings in Wake and Durham counties have been found. Here’s how to recognize the scam and how to protect yourself.

Did you make it to the Canes parade and rally today? My @newsobserver.com colleagues and I did. Here's what you missed. www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/c...

This week, I tried an app that offers discounted "surprise bags" from local grocery stores and restaurants. Here's what I got. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Carolina Hurricanes fans complained about issues trying to purchase tickets. Attorney General Jeff Jackson noticed.

Even the watch parties for Carolina Hurricanes fans at the Lenovo Center come with Ticketmaster frustrations. The latest from @reneeumsted.bsky.social.

Canes season ticket holders had early access to purchase tickets to the Stanley Cup Final games. But some still struggled to get them. My latest for @newsobserver.com www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/c...

An Indiana-based company was accused in a lawsuit of contributing to high prices of meats including chicken and turkey for NC shoppers. A settlement was recently announced. Here's what to know about it. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

If you fill up at Sheetz, you might have seen the Unleaded 88 gas. It's usually priced lower than the regular unleaded. Here's what to know about it. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Headed to watch the Canes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs? It won't be cheap -- starting in the parking lot. @reneeumsted.bsky.social has details.

The governor appointed a new senior adviser for housing policy, who will oversee efforts to increase the state’s housing supply.

State inspectors make sure gas pumps across North Carolina are functioning properly, checking things like meters, displays and hoses. Between March and early May, inspectors found issues at pumps at more than 12 gas stations in the Triangle. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

If you're going to a Canes game, you might want to budget for parking, and not just the tickets, beer and snacks. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

On Thursday, I attended a roundtable to hear from several Triangle-area businesses and nonprofits about how high fuel prices are affecting them. Here's what they had to say. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

We're all dealing with high gas prices. These apps can help you find better deals. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Today's my last day on the Service Journalism team @newsobserver.com. Next week, I'm starting as the Affordability Reporter, covering what it costs to live in the Triangle. There's a lot to explore, including housing, transportation and healthcare, but I'm excited to dig in.

Do you live in the Triangle? Does your grocery list include soda, chicken breasts, berries, bread or cereal? If so, this is for you. My latest for @newsobserver.com www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Public broadcasters lost federal funding last year. For @newsobserver.com, I checked in with a few stations in North Carolina to learn how they're coping. www.newsobserver.com/entertainmen...

Breeze Airways to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Antonio, Texas, Madison, Wisconsin, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

This restaurant specializes in the classic Vietnamese sandwich, but also offers sweet treats such as macarons and pastries.

The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

There’s still a Santa at the popular Raleigh mall — just not the same jolly fellow who’s been there for the past decade or so.

The meteorologist is “over the moon” about shutting off the very early alarm for the first time in years.

After the unexpected death of her fiancé this year, the WTVD co-anchor talked to The N&O about her departure and what’s next.

Three of NC’s four “Bib Gourmand” distinctions are in the Triangle.

In my latest for @newsobserver.com, I tell you how to order coffee like a Jonas brother. www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...

Raleigh’s No Kings protest this weekend isn’t downtown. Here’s why. Organizers cite downtown festivals and crowd size as reasons for holding Saturday's protest on Capital Boulevard, near Triangle Town Center. (Via @reneeumsted.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #ncpol

Yesterday, @newsobserver.com saw the inner workings of the giant pumpkin and watermelon competition at the N.C. State Fair. Here's what you missed: www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...

I had brisket for lunch this week. Here's how my visit to one of the Triangle's newest barbecue joints went. www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...

We're asking readers: Which restaurants should Crabtree mall add?

The Wake County ABC store in downtown Raleigh is now open. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Inside Look at the new location of one of the Triangle's most unconventional -- and acclaimed -- barbecue brands. From @reneeumsted.bsky.social and @vizjourno.bsky.social.

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A new entertainment complex in the Triangle has activities for all ages, including a mixed-reality playground, and serves food and drinks. Take a look inside.

See what's in the works for Crabtree mall. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

A @newsobserver.com photojournalist and I spent the past few months talking with and visiting North Carolina shrimpers and other commercial fishermen, who have been thrust into the spotlight recently. Here's what we learned: www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...

Want to go to the new Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park? Here's what you need to know. www.newsobserver.com/raleigh-city...

I went to the "grocery store" to ask people why they shop and sell there. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Big news for us Texpats: www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...

Looking for a new place for outdoor dining? This restaurant, which opens soon, features a patio and a fire pit. www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...

"To be financially feasible, the restaurant needed to serve around eight to 10 more people each night, and there just wasn’t space to seat them." @reneeumsted.bsky.social on a Durham dining loss.

The retailer is planning to open 20 new stores across the U.S. this year, and six of them will be in North Carolina. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

🧵 The News & Observer + The Charlotte Observer were honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist for their joint coverage of Hurricane Helene + the aftermath in NC. The Associated Press + The Washington Post were also finalists. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Breaking: Gregg Popovich will no longer be head coach of the Spurs and is transitioning full-time to team president, sources told Shams Charania. He is the NBA’s all-time winningest coach and winner of five NBA titles.

An opening date for the new Publix in Rolesville has been announced. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

NEW: UNC basketball player Zayden High was suspended last semester after the university found him responsible for sexual exploitation. Despite sanctions barring him from athletics, he kept access to facilities & has been around the team at least once. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

You might be seeing photos of well-dressed high schoolers carrying small bouquets this spring. No, they're not all getting married. It's just for the prom. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

We're expecting several stores to open at The Streets at Southpoint this year, including these two. Catch up on what's coming to the Durham mall in 2025. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

What's new at University Place? @tammygrubb.bsky.social has the latest. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Latest from @newsobserver.com's Drew Jackson: Another restaurant announced for RTP. This one will have a walk-up window where you can get gelato and/or drinks while you wait for a table. Dessert before dinner? 👀 www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...