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The News & Observer, 2 Sep 2026

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The News & Observer is an American daily newspaper focused on local news, politics and community reporting across North Carolina. First published in 1865, it serves readers in Raleigh, the Research Triangle and the wider state with comprehensive coverage of the issues shaping the region. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting on government, education, business and public policy, and has been the recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes throughout its history. It also features investigative journalism, breaking news and human-interest stories that reflect the diverse experiences of its readership. Sports coverage includes college athletics, professional teams and major sporting events, while lifestyle and entertainment sections highlight culture, dining and events throughout the state. The News & Observer has built a strong reputation for public-interest journalism and thoughtful analysis, combining local expertise with broader national and international reporting. Available on PressReader, The News & Observer newspaper delivers trusted journalism, regional insight and comprehensive daily news coverage for readers across North Carolina.

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ArticlePul­len Park lake will soon be filling with water again

The water is return­ing to the lake in Raleigh’s Pul­len Park. Lake How­ell, where ducks, geese and pedal boats nor­mally glide, was drained last winter, so con­tract­ors for the city could replace the crum­bling con­crete retain­ing walls around the...

Pul­len Park lake will soon be filling with water again

ArticleNC’s Driscoll resigns as Army sec­ret­ary

North Car­o­lina’s Dan Driscoll, the sec­ret­ary of the Army, resigned his pos­i­tion Monday even­ing after reports of grow­ing ten­sions with Defense Sec­ret­ary Pete Heg­seth. The Wall Street Journal first repor­ted Driscoll’s resig­na­tion, which...

NC’s Driscoll resigns as Army sec­ret­ary

ArticleMeasles flagged at NC hotel and gas sta­tion, health depart­ment says

A per­son from another state traveled through Ashev­ille while infec­ted with measles, accord­ing to the NC Depart­ment of Health and Human Ser­vices and Buncombe County Health and Human Ser­vices. Any­one who was present at the Hol­i­day Inn Express...

Measles flagged at NC hotel and gas sta­tion, health depart­ment says