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Brandon Cleveland invited 12-year-old Jackston McDuffie onto the field. He achieved lifelong dreams by meeting players and Dave Doeren.
A young fan met Dave Doeren last week. Why he loves the NC State coach
Brandon Cleveland invited 12-year-old Jackston McDuffie onto the field. He achieved lifelong dreams by meeting players and Dave Doeren.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Brandon Cleveland invited 12-year-old Jackston McDuffie onto the field. He achieved lifelong dreams by meeting players and Dave Doeren.
Wake says trees and bushes were damaged or killed at several schools due to a chemical herbicide being used without permission.
Here are the Wake schools in lawsuit over who killed 1,000 trees and bushes
Wake says trees and bushes were damaged or killed at several schools due to a chemical herbicide being used without permission.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Wake says trees and bushes were damaged or killed at several schools due to a chemical herbicide being used without permission.
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
December events by day in Charlotte: What to do this holiday season
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
The Panthers will be without some notable talent on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Jaycee Horn will be among the starters sidelined.
Panthers rule out five players, including four starters against the Rams in Week 13
The Panthers will be without some notable talent on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Jaycee Horn will be among the starters sidelined.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Panthers will be without some notable talent on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Jaycee Horn will be among the starters sidelined.
An inspection found more than 600 dead trees and more than 1,000 dead bushes at the schools serviced by the company.
Wake schools sue lawn care company for allegedly killing hundreds of trees
An inspection found more than 600 dead trees and more than 1,000 dead bushes at the schools serviced by the company.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
An inspection found more than 600 dead trees and more than 1,000 dead bushes at the schools serviced by the company.
Three people have been charged with murder, officials say.
Bones identified as long missing victim in 2021 homicide case, NC detectives say
Three people have been charged with murder, officials say.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Three people have been charged with murder, officials say.
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
Group home for adults with disabilities was cover for drug operation, NC cops say
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
Meet Wake’s newest school board member. She has a history of progressive causes.
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
UNC got out-toughed, outrebounded and ended out of answers in season’s first loss
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
Johnston County will soon begin building its first county park
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
Fort Bragg psychological warfare group posts chilling video. ‘We are everywhere’
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
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November 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
The move comes just seven months after its splashy debut at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Say goodbye to Bermuda getaways: RDU’s nonstop route vanishes in January
The move comes just seven months after its splashy debut at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The move comes just seven months after its splashy debut at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The House in the Horseshoe still bears the scars of the Revolutionary War skirmish that happened on the grounds.
Revolutionary War site that NC nearly shuttered will now get a major facelift
The House in the Horseshoe still bears the scars of the Revolutionary War skirmish that happened on the grounds.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The House in the Horseshoe still bears the scars of the Revolutionary War skirmish that happened on the grounds.
A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of the News and 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 and Observer’s visual journalists.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of the News and Observer’s visual journalists.
The land has an assessed value of $11.3 million and is rare, undeveloped plot in Raleigh’s central business district.
Developer buys prime lot zoned for 40 stories in downtown Raleigh. What’s next?
The land has an assessed value of $11.3 million and is rare, undeveloped plot in Raleigh’s central business district.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The land has an assessed value of $11.3 million and is rare, undeveloped plot in Raleigh’s central business district.
Longstanding restaurant chains are quietly disappearing, bringing an end to traditions that have shaped family routines for decades.
37-year-old Italian restaurant chain quietly closes more locations
Longstanding restaurant chains are quietly disappearing, bringing an end to traditions that have shaped family routines for decades.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Longstanding restaurant chains are quietly disappearing, bringing an end to traditions that have shaped family routines for decades.
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
December events by day in Charlotte: What to do this holiday season
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
From light displays and gingerbread showcases to holiday markets and Santa visits, you’ll have plenty of ways to celebrate this season.
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
Group home for adults with disabilities was cover for drug operation, NC cops say
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The suspect was hired to be a caregiver, the sheriff says.
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
Meet Wake’s newest school board member. She has a history of progressive causes.
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Jennifer Job says she will represent all residents, regardless of their political affiliation, as Wake County’s newest school board member.
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
UNC got out-toughed, outrebounded and ended out of answers in season’s first loss
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
North Carolina’s unbeaten start is over after losing to Michigan State at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Here’s how the loss unfolded.
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
Johnston County will soon begin building its first county park
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The 82-acre Johnston County Regional Park will be in the fast-growing Cleveland community south of Clayton.
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
Fort Bragg psychological warfare group posts chilling video. ‘We are everywhere’
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
They call themselves “the ghost in the machine.”
This was the first time the Blue Devils needed their freshman star to take over a game. Did he ever, dominating with 35 points.
Duke basketball leans on Cameron Boozer, and he leans on Arkansas in 80-71 win
This was the first time the Blue Devils needed their freshman star to take over a game. Did he ever, dominating with 35 points.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This was the first time the Blue Devils needed their freshman star to take over a game. Did he ever, dominating with 35 points.
Snag savings on Swarovski necklaces, rings watches and more. Shop now through Dec. 1 for hard-to-beat discounts.
Get Deals on Jewelry and Gifts During Swarovski's 40% Off Sale
Snag savings on Swarovski necklaces, rings watches and more. Shop now through Dec. 1 for hard-to-beat discounts.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Snag savings on Swarovski necklaces, rings watches and more. Shop now through Dec. 1 for hard-to-beat discounts.
A tough shooting night and a failure to rebound well cost the UNC Tar Heels in a loss to Michigan State.
UNC basketball falls to Michigan State. What we learned from Tar Heels’ first loss
A tough shooting night and a failure to rebound well cost the UNC Tar Heels in a loss to Michigan State.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
A tough shooting night and a failure to rebound well cost the UNC Tar Heels in a loss to Michigan State.