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All of The News & Observer’s endorsements in 2026 statewide elections | Opinion

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Your guide to understanding the three constitutional amendments on the NC ballot

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What to know about the 5 local bonds on Wake County ballots

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Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide

Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. — Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

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Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

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These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

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Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

Wake lost a big chunk of Lake Crabtree County Park last year when RDU chose to end its lease on 136 wooded acres laced with bike trails.

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JoCo man puts ad for stolen tool on Facebook Marketplace. Then its owner responds

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Police seeking tips after a man was shot and killed in Raleigh. What we know

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New retail firsts for popular Triangle shopping center. Here’s what we know

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Phishing scam targeting customers of this popular RDU budget airline. What to know

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Beyond Buc-ee’s: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

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Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide

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Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide

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Carrboro manager faces public backlash for leaked Chapel Hill police merger plan

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Carrboro manager faces public backlash for leaked Chapel Hill police merger plan

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Former Carrboro chief left out of Chapel Hill police merger talks opposes plan

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Former Carrboro chief left out of Chapel Hill police merger talks opposes plan

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State Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costs

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State Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costs

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After Faith Hedgepeth verdict, DA defends roommate and friend scrutinized for years

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After Faith Hedgepeth verdict, DA defends roommate and friend scrutinized for years

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Faith Hedgepeth’s family endured a brutal murder. Their grace moved a judge

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Faith Hedgepeth’s family endured a brutal murder. Their grace moved a judge

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Day 10 live updates: In surprise move, defense rests in Faith Hedgepeth murder case

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Day 10 live updates: In surprise move, defense rests in Faith Hedgepeth murder case

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Durham City Council warns NC ballot amendments could tie local governments’ hands

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Durham City Council warns NC ballot amendments could tie local governments’ hands

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UNC signs deal to end federal probes and keep funding. What it’ll do in exchange

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If Vance can't deliver Ohio, his 2028 bid is in trouble | Opinion

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Trump and a Democratic Congress can achieve more than you think | Opinion

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Their move to NC was ‘disaster from start to finish.’ Lessons from couple’s story

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Their move to NC was ‘disaster from start to finish.’ Lessons from couple’s story

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Voting in Durham this election? Here’s who and what’s on the ballot

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Voting in Durham this election? Here’s who and what’s on the ballot

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Durham Republican challenges Democratic incumbent. What she says on AI, taxes

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Durham Republican challenges Democratic incumbent. What she says on AI, taxes

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