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Join us for an evening of stories and conversations about how we’ve helped one another, what we’ve lost, and what we’ve learned as our region continues to recover. September 24 from 5:30-8pm at UNCA. Register at http://heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com/
September 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Spot The Heart of the Mountains in your feed? That’s no accident! NC newsrooms are collaborating to lift up stories of courage, kindness and community after Hurricane Helene. Join us for the free event on 9/24 in Asheville https://heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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One year after Hurricane Helene, the mountains still carry stories of courage, kindness, and community. Join journalists & community members a free storytelling event:
🕠 Sept. 24. Reception 5:30 PM | 🗣 Stories 6:30 PM
📍 UNC Asheville | Free
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Event flyer for “The Heart of the Mountains,” September 24 at UNC Asheville, a free event sharing stories of courage, kindness, and community after Hurricane Helene.
August 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Hundreds of demonstrators rallied at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday with speakers including U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton and state Rep. Phil Rubin of Wake County.

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June 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Thousands lined Capital Boulevard for a "No Kings" rally in Raleigh.

“The more protests, the more anger, the more momentum that comes from having protests and building that every single time, creates more passion,” one protester said.

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June 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Raleigh had two demonstrations on Saturday as part of nationwide protests against President Trump and his policies. The first brought crowds to Capital Boulevard near Triangle Town Center.

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June 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Residents in coastal areas told researchers, “It floods here all the time,” though weather forecasts often overlooked it.

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June 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Eddie Vedder and the band brought a ferocious set to Raleigh’s Lenovo Center for the first of two concerts in North Carolina on the 2025 Dark Matter Tour.

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May 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Here’s where to get your morning coffee, spend a leisurely afternoon and enjoy a belt-unbuckling dinner to get you quickly dreaming about your perfect day.

Where would you tell a visitor or newcomer to go?

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May 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The Carolina Hurricanes move on to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs after eliminating the New Jersey Devils. It was anything but simple.

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April 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Two former High Point University students are claiming gross negligence, stating the university and a third-party vendor did not adequately protect their data.

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April 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Friday's decision by the N.C. Court of Appeals is the latest twist in the Supreme Court election challenge that began last fall. How did we get here? Check our our updated timeline. #ncpol

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April 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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New in Under the Dome: a closer look at the Trump administration's impact on North Carolina and its residents.

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March 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Kevin Howell will replace Randy Woodson, who will retire this summer after 15 years as chancellor.

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March 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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🍽️ The News & Observer is starting a new food & dining newsletter.

In First Bite, keep up with food happenings in the Triangle, learn ways to save money and talk about great meals.

Here’s how to sign up & where you can tell us what you’d like to read about.

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March 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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NC schools could lose grants that fund teacher training, literacy programs, vocational rehabilitation and more. #ncpol

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March 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The federal government listed courthouses for sale in Greenville, Asheville and a building connected to a third courthouse in Raleigh. But a day later the listing was gone. What happens now?

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March 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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A much-anticipated winter storm arrived in North Carolina Wednesday, with big fluffy flakes blanketing the region along with sleet and freezing rain.

Here are photos from The News & Observer's photojournalists of scenes from the storm.

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February 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Our list of school closings in the Triangle continues to be updated, including in Wake County.

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February 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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What’s up in 2025? Barbecue goes upscale, cheese finds a spotlight and a cocktail giant moves to Raleigh.

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January 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Antonio Rodrigues, 70, had previously been convicted of felony stalking in two North Carolina counties, court records show.

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January 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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“Minutes count,” said Raleigh officer Tom Webb, explaining how officers found and arrested the teen charged in the Hedingham mass shooting.

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January 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM