Over a fourth of North Carolinians released from prison are homeless. Kerwin Pittman hopes buying a prison can change that.

Copperhead snakes and other reptiles brumate, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. Like hibernation, this dormant ...

Five Hurricanes players will represent four countries at the Winter Games. A standout athlete from North Carolina is gearing ...

The routine audit comes while other entities are looking into the town’s finances following the resignation of the town ...

Exactly who – or what – caused the injuries has not been released. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 ...

In Time’s eyes, Duke sweeps. It ranks 14th among universities across the world, according to the list. Carolina sits at 104th ...

Here’s a curated selection of photos from a snowy week in the Triangle as captured through the lenses of News & Observer photojournalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in ...

Ryan Preece becomes the ninth different driver in nine years to win the Clash. Everything to know from the race.

ACLU and Emancipate NC sue North Carolina over ban on prison gender care. Lawsuit argues the funding ban violates the Eighth Amendment duty to provide care. Challenge targets law section barring state ...

The new business is meant to be a one-stop shop and a third place — for hanging out, working remotely or grabbing essentials.

CHCCS enrollment, especially in elementary school, has declined sharply since 2020, adding to financial problems.

The remains of a person missing from Durham for two years were recenty found after the city’s police received the help of forensics students from Western Carolina University. In December, six forensic ...