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At Duke, dogs play puzzle games to reveal how their minds work. At UNC-Chapel Hill, a colony of dogs is bred to carry bleeding disorders and test medicine that could save lives. NC State uses dogs to train students in its veterinary program. More than 270 dogs are used for research purposes at major research universities in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, according to animal research reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2025 reviewed by The News & Observer. Seventy percent of

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) —The highly anticipated North Carolina Barber & Beauty Tradeshow, hosted by Major League Barber Co., will take place in Raleigh on November 15, 2026. Since its inception in 2015, the tradeshow has given newly trained barber students and talented local barbers a valuable platform to build skills and showcase their artistry.

Gen-Z took the stage in a chorus of high-pitched crowd screams in Raleigh Sunday night in the dynamic form of Filipino-born and London-raised beabadoobee (Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus). Having opened for the likes of Taylor Swift and Rodrigo, the pop star has taken command of the stage on her own tour. Wisp, labeled as shoegaze/alt-rock, opened the show at Lenovo Center.

Michael’s English Muffins is preparing to expand its footprint in Raleigh, with plans to move into a larger space within the same property to support the bakery’s growing retail and wholesale operations. According to Leigh Magazine, the business has signed a lease to relocate a few doors down from its current location on Spring Forest Road, moving from Suite 114 to Suite 110.

The National Weather Service will investigate whether five tornadoes hit central North Carolina as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias pushed through the state over the weekend.

Wake County Deputy Devin Richardson saw something tiny running down Interstate 540 near I-87 in the Knightdale area. He swerved, but he wasn’t sure he had missed it. He activated his patrol car’s emergency lights and ran back. “I didn’t think I was gonna be able to get to her in time, but I was just like, I gotta try,” Richardson told The News & Observer. He heard mewing from a section of the concrete barrier, where the kitten had tucked herself into an opening. Richardson reached in and grabbed

CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton is reporting a possible tornado touchdown Sunday afternoon after severe weather damaged homes, knocked down trees and power lines and disrupted traffic and rail service. According to the Town of Clayton, preliminary reports indicate a possible tornado touched down within approximately 300 yards...

North Carolina’s State Health Plan announced Friday it had requested a temporary restraining order in Wake County Superior Court to halt Atrium Health’s new “affordability program.” State Treasurer Brad Briner, whose office oversees the State Health Plan, said while Atrium’s new program could lower out-of-pocket costs for some state employees at Atrium facilities, it is […]

Severe thunderstorm, strong winds and possible tornadoes leave a mess of downed trees, other damage in parts of central NC and Fayetteville

The weather wasn’t the only thing that was gloomy this afternoon. The Wolfapck took a disappointing loss against Wake Forest, the final score being 38-14. The game started off on a shaky foot, CJ Bailey fumbled the ball within the first few minutes of the game and the Deacs recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown.