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The News & Observer’s top stories on Monday, July 13, 2026, span education policy, public health and cultural coverage across North Carolina. Here’s a rundown of what readers need to know. Teacher licensure overhaul: North Carolina’s newly signed state budget eliminates the Praxis Core test and minimum SAT/ACT requirem

WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — What began as a peaceful evening on the Neuse River quickly turned into a fight against the elements as a family of four found themselves trapped on the water during one of Sunday’s most intense thunderstorms. As heavy rain poured from the sky,...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is serving up more ways than ever to meet protein needs this summer. Bringing together an extensive lineup of buffet favorites and 4 new limited-time high-protein dinner offerings starting July 13. At the center of the...

Duke University Health System believes it deserves more money from Medicare, the federal program that provides health insurance to the elderly and those with disabilities. The system’s hospitals are currently involved in two lawsuits against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his capacity as secretary of the Department of Health

​Glowing with amber-orange hues and fitted with lips only a mother could love, several rare sucker fish sit in jars of ethanol at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Scientists first collected this species in 1961, yet it remained nameless for over 60 years, becoming rarer and rarer in its natural habitat. That all ch

Smoke, vinegar, bark, and then somehow the sweetest finish in the South – that is the kind of meal memory you chase across North Carolina. Banana pudding hits differently after great barbecue, especially when it shows up cold, creamy, and slightly nostalgic. These 11 restaurants prove that dessert is...

These North Carolina restaurants are serving up stories that are just as unforgettable as their food. Behind old counters, smoky barbecue pits, and historic walls are tales of family dreams, local legends, and meals shared across generations. Some spots have stood strong for nearly 100 years, keeping beloved recipes al

Hurley's recent remarks didn't mention Duke by name, but Blue Devils fans will know exactly who he is talking about.

Durham County took a big first step Monday night to address the deteriorating conditions of the local animal shelter. In a unanimous vote, the Board of Commissioners approved a $5.6 million contract with Durham’s RND Architects to begin designing a new shelter on county-owned land at 1117 Junction Road. For years, crow

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The driver of a party bus that is charged with a DWI after crashing into a car, a utility pole and a 100-year-old home in a historic neighborhood near downtown Raleigh early Saturday morning is out on bond. “I heard this loud ka-bam and said, ‘ Oh crap, what happened?,'” a […]