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Where is Cal Raleigh from? Hometown, college, more to know about Mariners star's North Carolina roots
Here's what to know about Raleigh's East Coast upbringing, how baseball has always been a part of his life, and how he also starred as a two-sport athlete.
Who gets credit for NC’s top business ranking? Stein and GOP differ
State Rep. John Bell, the powerful Republican Rules Committee chair, wrote on social media that “North Carolina is back on ...
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Just Outside Downtown Raleigh Is North Carolina's Lively Recreation Paradise Of Lakes, Beaches, And Campsites
North Carolina is home to a paradise for outdoorsy types, with fishable lakes, hikeable trails, and an impressive assortment of campgrounds to choose from.
5 North Carolina river sites fail fecal bactria testing; warning at coast for Portuguese man o’ war
After historic flooding in central North Carolina earlier this week, five swimming sites along rivers failed testing for ...
Amber Alert issued for missing NC teen who was last seen at Raleigh bus station
A 13-year-old girl reported missing was last seen at the Greyhound bus station in Raleigh, according to an Amber Alert sent ...
Multiple fatalities reported in Tropical Storm Chantal flooding in North Carolina
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said July 8 that state officials were working to confirm the total number of fatalities.
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Thousands in NC prisons endure summer heat without air conditioning
Prison officials plan to install air conditioning for all prison beds by 2026 as rising temperatures pose growing health ...
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NC drivers get 2 more years to renew their driver’s license after expiration date
Drivers in North Carolina can now wait two more years to renew their driver's license after its expiration date.
The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer journalists
Weather dominated a long week as our photojournalists captured images across the region before, during and after flooding ...