10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (1015+ words) Sure, Peyton Seelmann and the University of North Carolina football defense were disappointed. But that’s football. When the first lightning strike flashed, the video board read “4th, 15:00.” The score, 35-0 UNC. The game over, if not officially. And after the weather cleared,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (268+ words) News & Observer NC music festival guide: headliners, lineup, ticket info | Raleigh News & Observer Part of the McClatchy Media Network Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning journalism. $0.99 for 1 month, renewing at 9.99 per month AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. - Music festivals are…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (924+ words) Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. But this year there won’t be fireworks or drones in the air at the Morrisville celebration Oct. 17 at Community Park. In a 48-minute Town Council debate Tuesday, council members pushed back after Mayor…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (465+ words) Good morning! Welcome to Under the Dome. My name is Ronni Butts, here to keep you updated on North Carolina politics. Michael Magnanti, a former chair of the Granville County GOP, texted Republican county election officials during a July board…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (110+ words) News & Observer Every Sunday at Shady Acres Rodeo in Hope Mills, riders and volunteers create a welcoming community that helps young people find a place and community, and supports those facing mental health challenges. The rodeo has become like family…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (313+ words) From a state trooper charged with murder to a barbecue restaurant expanding in Raleigh, here’s what’s making news across North Carolina today. Trooper charged with murder: North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper Nekime Oxendine has been charged with first-degree murder…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (433+ words) A North Carolina destination was crowned the nation’s best place for Generation Z — and the competition was tough. “Nearly half name the high cost of living as the single-biggest barrier to their financial success, which puts pressure on where they…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (502+ words) The University of North Carolina men’s basketball team has a new coach, 11 new players and, finally, a full slate of new games to play in the 2026-27 season. The ACC released conferences slates on Wednesday afternoon, which finalizes the first schedule…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (539+ words) A new mixed-used development could reshape a historic section of downtown Durham, bringing nearly 1,000 homes to the Hayti neighborhood. The Integral Group, an Atlanta-based developer, has submitted a proposal to the city for “Tribute Rising,” a $343 million project that would…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (626+ words) Opponents of two constitutional amendments limiting taxes plan to knock doors across the state, as an opposition campaign starts this week. Voters will decide whether to pass two constitutional amendments about taxes. This is what you’ll be asked on your…...