State PoliticsYoung NC senator is a big fundraiser. How a lobbyist and his wife tie into that success.Updated March 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
ElectionsAmid undecided GOP primary, NC Senate leader Phil Berger creates legal fundMarch 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Gov. Stein is confident in election process as Berger vs. Page primary plays outUpdated March 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
LocalLivable Raleigh calls for $200M affordable housing bond, doubling city’s figureUpdated March 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
LocalGet a first look at Wake County’s plans for new cycling, hiking trails near RDUUpdated March 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC Gov. Josh Stein asks for $1.4 billion to fund state’s ‘critical needs’ nowUpdated March 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Politics & GovernmentJudge tells Trump administration to comply with ruling to send disaster aid to NCUpdated March 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
ElectionsProposal to find noncitizens on NC voter rolls draws criticism at heated hearingMarch 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Politics & GovernmentCongress wrestles with war in Iran. Sen. Ted Budd explains his supportUpdated March 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
BusinessThink NC gas prices are high? Be glad that you aren’t buying dieselUpdated March 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Politics & GovernmentSee in one chart how money connects lobbyist, lawmaker and NC taxpayers’ spendingUpdated March 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhat Sen. Berger & Sheriff Page will do this year, regardless of primary resultsUpdated March 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
EducationDozens advocate for academic research amid funding cuts at UNC rallyMarch 8, 2026 at 6:45 AM
LocalAnti-Iran war rally draws 100+ to downtown Raleigh for a second weekendUpdated March 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
BusinessFalling NC carbon emissions will rise again as Duke Energy recommits to fossil fuelsMarch 9, 2026 at 5:45 AM
ElectionsSam Page expands lead over Phil Berger in tight race for NC SenateUpdated March 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Politics & GovernmentDemocratic NC Gov. Josh Stein endorsed in two primaries, helping candidates winMarch 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessNC furniture maker is going out of business, lays off 200 near GreensboroUpdated March 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
LocalThe week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer photojournalistsMarch 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Politics & GovernmentDiscussing the ‘State of Cary,’ mayor touches on town manager, says little about ICEUpdated March 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Confederate StatuesState Appeals Court rules on challenge to NC Confederate soldier monumentUpdated March 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
