A NC vineyard owner won part of his fight to create an agritourism destination in rural Orange County. But his plan to build an outdoor amphitheater was rejected in June. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports an App State team is developing an AI tool that could help reduce disease, cut testing costs and support North Carolina agriculture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Many shark species have declined in numbers over the past 50 years, but the top predators remain vital to a healthy ocean ecosystem. N&O intern Amber Hazzard reports on a UNC researcher trying to help. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

The fact that we need a law for this is just astounding. N&O writer Virginia Bridges finds out why. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

N&O intern Twumasi Duah-Mensah reports the employees were concerned about safety, unpredictable hours and lower raises. Workers United now represents over 600 of 17,164 locations. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

It's been almost eight years since 3-year-old Michael died, and nearly as long since his sister Olivia, 2, was also found dead. An Army court-martial stalled twice. Now their adoptive parents are in a Harnett County NC jail. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

“I’m not interested in selling a book to a guy in Cleveland I’ve never met. I want to sell a book to a guy (that) will come back in a month to tell me how he liked it." N&O writer Josh Shaffer chats with Pittsboro bookshop owner. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Hillsborough publisher and podcaster Elizabeth Woodman was determined to give life to the story of Rachel Crook, the murdered original owner of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Carrboro High School's principal has been on paid leave since June 2, while the district looks into student, staff and parent allegations of a toxic and unsupportive school culture. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

New report shows NC charter schools are becoming more racially and economically diverse @keunghui.bsky.social reports www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Hope Renovations has trained 159 women and nonbinary folks to work in the construction industry, but this week, the nonprofit learned it doesn't meet the Trump administration's goals. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Raleigh police arrest 2 in shooting at Big Ed's on Mother's Day. N&O reporter @solomonlexib.bsky.social has details about what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Sunday brunch at Big Ed's was interrupted when an argument ended with 3 people hit by bullets. Raleigh police are investigating. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

His family says Alfredo Ahilon-Mendoza was the oldest of six brothers and fell in love with NC when he moved here about 20 years ago. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

“We all are here for a reason, and we’re all mothers, and we’re all just thankful so much for the gift of life,” says Lela Brantley. N&O reporter Josh Shaffer attended the Mother's Day tea party Saturday at Healing Transitions in Raleigh. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ N&O reporter Martha Quillin advises getting an early start on your celebrations. Flooding is possible for central NC tonight into Tuesday. www.newsobserver.com/news/weather...

Police say the Durham woman was over twice the state's legal limit for intoxication after the crash. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

The deputy is recovering while NC Highway Patrol troopers investigate what happened. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

A small group is gathering in downtown Raleigh today for a March for Our Rights rally led by members of the Aztec Chichimeca community.

Investigation uncovers multimillion-dollar fraud and identity theft scam. Wake County women get prison time and ordered to pay over $1.5 million each in restitution. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

'Big Weather' went back to school on the down-low while staying on top of Triangle weather. This weekend, Josh Shaffer reports, he'll graduate with his son after 30 years. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

The town's lawsuit may be the first of its kind. Duke Energy says it can't be held responsible for all the effects of climate change. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

State legislators are considering big changes to NC public schools and setting aside others. N&O reporter Keung Hui breaks down the details. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Garner police say 3 people took the woman and her baby at gunpoint Monday night. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

At least 25% of the apartments will be leased to older adults now earning less than $25K a year. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Was it the size of the church, the traffic or the beliefs that led Chatham County to turn it down? US Justice Department weighs in on pending lawsuit. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Kidzu will cut the ribbon on its new space at 11 a.m. today 4/11. The party continues through the evening at Boxyard RTP. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

HB959 filed today prohibits use of TikTok or any successor on devices owned or provided by NC public schools, through school-provided internet access, or as a platform to communicate or promote clubs, extracurricular groups, or teams. www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2... #nced #ncpol #ncga

"Given current conditions, I’m not surprised that it is not the project that it might once have been,” Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson said. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

N&O writer Renee Umstead takes a detailed look at how a US trade war with China could affect NC farmers and businesses. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

Good news to start the morning: The bridge to Chimney Rock State Park could be restored this summer! www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...

The threat to revoke their visas comes Duke player Khaman Maluach and other South Sudanese citizens face the possible resumption of a years-long civil war, NC lawmakers say. Danielle Battaglia and Steve Wiseman report. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

COVID, vaccine development, gender and sexual health are among the topics of research affected by canceled NIH grants in North Carolina. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

What's in a name? For this North Carolina university, the current national political conversation is leading to some confusion. Story by Josh Shaffer.

The fried chicken wars kick off in April on Franklin Street. Chapel Hill's Zaxby's restaurant will also have self-service ordering kiosks for folks on the go. www.newsobserver.com/living/food-...

Sheriff's Office reports show a school leader questioned whether the assaults should be reported to law enforcement. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

RTI International expects to reduce its headcount further in future weeks. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...

A dozen hummingbird species have been spotted in North Carolina, according to Susan Campbell, co-founder of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Tar Heels coach Dean Smith was 'just an all-around great person,' Chapel Hill mural artist Scott Nurkin says. He's looking for a new spot to honor the legendary man.

It's the 5th and final year for Dreamville in Raleigh. N&O reporter Anna Roman has what's next for Dix Park festival goers. www.newsobserver.com/entertainmen...

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob Drakeford in 2018. We talked about his affordable housing community near Laurinburg and his memories of Carrboro. Now a long-awaited library shares his name. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

CHCCS leader Nyah Hamlett says she is leaving to protect her family and children. She is also facing a lawsuit from an East Chapel Hill parent who has been a critic for years. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Support for legal refugees in the Carolinas takes a hit after Elon Musk targets federal immigration and foreign aid programs. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

A Chapel Hill chef is looking for the right person to invest in a ready-to-go neighborhood bar. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Rebecca Lobach's family and friends grapple with the loss of their determined and hardworking friend who channeled her energy and talent into helping others, and her country. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Rebecca Lobach “was brilliant and fearless,” and the world won’t be the same without her, friends say. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

Many domestic violence victims look to the legal system for protection from their abusers. But the system doesn't always protect them or the police who answer their calls. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Jill Rohner took out multiple restraining orders against the man she divorced 11 years ago. "He could've killed me," she said Friday. Instead, he killed her boyfriend. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

A total of 33 hostages, including Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel, could be released over the next six weeks. www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...

Both victims had fatal injuries when police arrived at the Fuquay-Varina home. The man's injuries appeared to be self-inflicted, police said. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...