The News & Observer

The News & Observer, commonly referred to as the N&O, serves as the primary daily newspaper for the Research Triangle region in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh, it also provides coverage for nearby areas such as Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The newspaper enjoys a significant readership across much of the eastern part of the state, extending beyond Winston-Salem. It ranks as the second-largest newspaper in North Carolina, following The Charlotte Observer. Over the years, the N&O has earned three Pulitzer Prizes, with the latest awarded in 1996 for its in-depth, computer-assisted investigation into the hog industry in North Carolina.

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Federal and state measures could deliver a double whammy to NC's clean energy boom

1 day ago | newsobserver.com | Ned Barnett

Toyota is building its first electric car battery manufacturing plant in Randolph County, about 20 miles southeast of Greensboro. North Carolina has led the nation in clean energy investment since the Inflation Reduction Act became law in 2022. Toyota The that hammered much of the U.S. may not have been directly caused by climate change, but it sure made people think about it.
In post-House world, a simple thing like a player's photo is a maze to navigate

1 day ago | newsobserver.com | Luke DeCock

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket against San Diego State's Wayne McKinney III (3) and Miles Byrd (21) in the first half during the NCAA First Four on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio. [email protected] The tweet went out on a Thursday afternoon in May, a routine announcement of a nonconference basketball game more than seven months away.
Durham group wants the Bull City to have its own welcome sign at RDU

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Kristen Johnson

If you're new to the Triangle area, it might come as a surprise that Raleigh-Durham International Airport is not in a hyphenated city called "Raleigh-Durham."What could be even more surprising is that, despite being named after the region's two largest cities, the airport has a Morrisville address, even though it technically lies outside town limits. The name of the airport, which serves over 15 million travelers a year, has sparked debate before.
Overdoses are down in Iredell County. A more proactive approach may be helping.

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Ben Gibson

Terri Blankenship's work with Iredell County's Emergency Medical Services puts her on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic. As a peer support specialist, she helps people with mental health and substance use recovery. Sometimes that means reaching out to people who survived an overdose. Recently, she did just that, but the person she called indicated they were not ready to begin the steps toward recovery. Then Blankenship's phone rang. It was the same number she had just called.
Downtown Statesville Development Corporation introduces new business, development manager

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Ben Gibson

Statesville's Assistant to the City Manager Matthew Pierce will soon leave the position to take over as the new downtown business and development manager for the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation. The corporation announced the move earlier this month as it also undergoes its transformation from an independent organization to a quasi-governmental partnership with the city.
Padres come back to even series with Nationals

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Kevin Acee

The Padres lost their starting pitcher after three innings, pieced together the rest of the game with their best relievers, clawed back from a three-run deficit and then accepted a series of gifts to score the deciding run. With a 4-3 victory, they evened their series with the Nationals. The Padres were down 3-0 before scoring twice in the fourth and tying the game in the fifth on Martín Maldonado's lead-off home run.
ICE took our father away. NC lawmakers can stop this from happening more

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Joanna Martinez

On May 14, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents picked up my dad, Jose, as he drove to work. It shattered my life and that of my nine siblings, all United States citizens, all raised in East Charlotte. I hope that North Carolina lawmakers, especially Rep. Carla Cunningham, vote to ensure that this doesn't happen to more families in our community. I hope they'll sustain the veto of HB318, which would require sheriffs to hand over hardworking people like my dad over to ICE.
City of Winston-Salem urges caution in heat, opens rec centers as cooling stations

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | John Deem

With temperatures at or near 100 degrees in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday, Winston-Salem officials are urging anyone planning outdoor activities to be especially aware of the potential for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat-index readings as high as 104 degrees are possible both days, according to the National Weather Service, which declared a heat advisory for the Triad.
See the 53 Forsyth teachers who are set to lose jobs on Tuesday

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | John Deem

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board of Education will be asked Tuesday to approve the terminations or resignations of 117 employees, including 53 teachers who are losing their jobs. "They are staff members who are in licensure required roles but they were not able to obtain the license," a district spokeswoman said of those being terminated.
Sami Sheen Reveals Why She's Removing Her Breast Implants

3 days ago | newsobserver.com | Erin Carlson

Sami, 21, took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, June 23, and shared a mirror selfie in which she sported a long, gray dress. She added a caption with some personal news, revealing, "i've been experiencing health issues for nearly 2 years now with the weirdest symptoms and finally discovered that i have breast implant illness. idk how i haven't figured this out sooner but i'm so happy i finally have an answer.