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The incident happened Friday morning at a gift basket shop in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
Two Mint Hill officers shot while handling a child custody call; suspect killed
The incident happened Friday morning at a gift basket shop in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The incident happened Friday morning at a gift basket shop in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
Parking shuffle at RDU airport: A remote lot closes to the public starting Jan. 2
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
Powerball players in Charlotte and Monroe won big prizes on Christmas Eve
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
Chatham Estates Mobile Home Park residents said the owner’s daughter told some of them they would get a notice Dec. 29 of the property’s closure.
Residents worry about what will happen if Cary mobile home park closes
Chatham Estates Mobile Home Park residents said the owner’s daughter told some of them they would get a notice Dec. 29 of the property’s closure.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chatham Estates Mobile Home Park residents said the owner’s daughter told some of them they would get a notice Dec. 29 of the property’s closure.
The Carolina Panthers will need to rely on some fill-ins on defense to conclude their regular season. Who is the next man up?
Panthers lose starting defender to shoulder surgery amid playoff push
The Carolina Panthers will need to rely on some fill-ins on defense to conclude their regular season. Who is the next man up?
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December 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Carolina Panthers will need to rely on some fill-ins on defense to conclude their regular season. Who is the next man up?
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
This NC school district returned to traditional grading. Why it switched back.
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
Body ‘dumped’ near New Found Gap in Smoky Mountains, NC cops say. Three charged
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
Police were called to I-885 North near U.S. 70 about 11 a.m. Friday. Here’s what we know.
Durham police investigating after driver shot in apparent road rage incident
Police were called to I-885 North near U.S. 70 about 11 a.m. Friday. Here’s what we know.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Police were called to I-885 North near U.S. 70 about 11 a.m. Friday. Here’s what we know.
Costco takes a slow and steady approach to running its business.
Costco breaks sales and food court records that will surprise its members
Costco takes a slow and steady approach to running its business.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Costco takes a slow and steady approach to running its business.
Filming is expected to run Jan. 12-Feb. 2.
Hallmark wants extras for an upcoming film at the Biltmore Estate. How to apply
Filming is expected to run Jan. 12-Feb. 2.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Filming is expected to run Jan. 12-Feb. 2.
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
Q&A with RaleighForward’s Eric Braun on housing reforms and more
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
Someone shot at police during a child custody exchange in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
Two Mint Hill officers shot and in critical condition; suspect killed, police say
Someone shot at police during a child custody exchange in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Someone shot at police during a child custody exchange in the 6800 of Matthews-Mint Hill Road, police say.
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.
Key Duke football players announce return. Who’s hitting the transfer portal?
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.
A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer’s visual journalists.
The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer journalists
A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer’s visual journalists.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer’s visual journalists.
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
Parking shuffle at RDU airport: A remote lot closes to the public starting Jan. 2
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Park Economy 4 will become an employee-only parking lot after New Year’s Day, as expansion of Park Economy 3 continues.
The ACC and its member schools made scheduling, financial and personnel changes. They are reaping the rewards.
The ACC aimed to restore its men’s basketball reputation. So far, it’s working
The ACC and its member schools made scheduling, financial and personnel changes. They are reaping the rewards.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The ACC and its member schools made scheduling, financial and personnel changes. They are reaping the rewards.
Chapel Hill will see commercial spaces and more apartments in 2026, including Aura Booth Park on MLK Jr. Boulevard.
These 5 developments will shape Chapel Hill’s landscape in 2026
Chapel Hill will see commercial spaces and more apartments in 2026, including Aura Booth Park on MLK Jr. Boulevard.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Chapel Hill will see commercial spaces and more apartments in 2026, including Aura Booth Park on MLK Jr. Boulevard.
Makayla Binter found a way to channel her feelings about ICE into a ‘hornet’s nest of rebellion’ — and raise money for a local nonprofit.
How a local artist reimagined Queen Charlotte as an anti-ICE activist
Makayla Binter found a way to channel her feelings about ICE into a ‘hornet’s nest of rebellion’ — and raise money for a local nonprofit.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Makayla Binter found a way to channel her feelings about ICE into a ‘hornet’s nest of rebellion’ — and raise money for a local nonprofit.
After Helene, barriers to OUD care in Boone exposed how regulations and infrastructure failures interrupt treatment; reforms should enable phone visits, stockpiles, and refills.
Disaster planning should account for the emergency that’s already here — the opioid epidemic| Opinion
After Helene, barriers to OUD care in Boone exposed how regulations and infrastructure failures interrupt treatment; reforms should enable phone visits, stockpiles, and refills.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
After Helene, barriers to OUD care in Boone exposed how regulations and infrastructure failures interrupt treatment; reforms should enable phone visits, stockpiles, and refills.
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
Powerball players in Charlotte and Monroe won big prizes on Christmas Eve
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Four people in North Carolina won prizes in the same drawing.
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
This NC school district returned to traditional grading. Why it switched back.
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Students in grades three through five are once again getting A through F grades after many parents said nontraditional grading was confusing.
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
Body ‘dumped’ near New Found Gap in Smoky Mountains, NC cops say. Three charged
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The man was shot multiple times, Cherokee police say.
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
Q&A with RaleighForward’s Eric Braun on housing reforms and more
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
As we head into 2026, the retired land-use attorney muses on NC housing reforms and the future of growth in the Triangle.
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
Musk teases a bold new prediction for the US economy's near future
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.
Key Duke football players announce return. Who’s hitting the transfer portal?
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Blue Devils, who had a high retention rate a year ago, have running back Peyton Jones among those who will be transferring.