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bit.lyState Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costsAtrium joins Duke Health in the plan’s “access tier.”

Atrium joins Duke Health in the plan’s “access tier.”

bit.lyCan AI Really Find You the Best Shopping Deals? What Shoppers Should KnowAI can help you find shopping deals, but are they really the best prices?

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AI can help you find shopping deals, but are they really the best prices?

bit.ly35 years after a pregnant teacher and her husband were killed, Florida sets an execution dateThomas Mitchell Overton, 70, is set to be executed Nov. 19. It’s scheduled to be the 20th execution in the state this year.

Thomas Mitchell Overton, 70, is set to be executed Nov. 19. It’s scheduled to be the 20th execution in the state this year.

bit.lyCarrboro’s police merger talks with Chapel Hill face questions — here’s when to weigh inA community meeting Thursday will provide information and a chance to give feedback. See where and when in the story.

A community meeting Thursday will provide information and a chance to give feedback. See where and when in the story.

bit.lyFormer college athlete killed in Kansas City. Days later, suspect’s mother brought him inSurveillance video captured a honk, a woman’s voice and a gunshot in the Oct. 18 fatal shooting, police say.

Surveillance video captured a honk, a woman’s voice and a gunshot in the Oct. 18 fatal shooting, police say.

bit.lyTaylor Swift’s fans say Seahawks’ message after beating Chiefs was distasteful“This wouldn’t be acceptable if she wasn’t Taylor Swift.”

“This wouldn’t be acceptable if she wasn’t Taylor Swift.”

bit.lyWhat to know about the 5 local bonds on your Wake County ballotMore than $1 billion is on the table — here's what each measure would fund and what it could add to your tax bill.

More than $1 billion is on the table — here's what each measure would fund and what it could add to your tax bill.

bit.lyVance heckler, Cooper endorsement: What Raleigh-area readers are talking aboutFive North Carolina stories drew the loudest reader reactions last week — from a rally confrontation to a $5,000 campaign promise.

Five North Carolina stories drew the loudest reader reactions last week — from a rally confrontation to a $5,000 campaign promise.

bit.lyAfter seeing ex dance with another man, he drove into Raleigh home, police sayThe man was indicted earlier this month on multiple charges, including attempted murder.

The man was indicted earlier this month on multiple charges, including attempted murder.

bit.lyTrump-Epstein ties covered up, House Democrats allege; want special counselDonald Trump was “an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s,” according to the report.

Donald Trump was “an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young women in the mid-to-late 1990s,” according to the report.

bit.lyMillions are riding on NC’s midterm races. What do the online betting odds say?Learn what the odds are and how much people are betting on North Carolina elections.

Learn what the odds are and how much people are betting on North Carolina elections.

bit.lyWhy is a UNC basketball forward still ineligible? 1960s ruling may be to blameCameron Fens remains ineligible to play ahead of the Tar Heels’ final exhibition on Tuesday. His lawyer explains the UNC forward’s case.

Cameron Fens remains ineligible to play ahead of the Tar Heels’ final exhibition on Tuesday. His lawyer explains the UNC forward’s case.

bit.lyHigh tides prevent NCDOT from restoring highway access to Hatteras IslandOuter Banks highway NC 12 remains closed in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, where last week’s nor’easter destroyed 1,200 feet of pavement.

Outer Banks highway NC 12 remains closed in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, where last week’s nor’easter destroyed 1,200 feet of pavement.

bit.lyNorth Carolina among the most economically segregated schools in the US, report saysThe report also said the nation’s public schools are now as segregated as they were in the 1970s. Here’s what it means.

The report also said the nation’s public schools are now as segregated as they were in the 1970s. Here’s what it means.

bit.lyFact check: Where NC’s Senate candidates stand on the Iran war and gas pricesMichael Whatley, Roy Cooper and two other candidates share their views on the Iran war and gas prices.

Michael Whatley, Roy Cooper and two other candidates share their views on the Iran war and gas prices.

bit.lyAfter NC State fired Dave Doeren, what do football fans need to know?The Wolfpack fired its longtime head football coach this weekend. Here are a list of answers to common questions.

The Wolfpack fired its longtime head football coach this weekend. Here are a list of answers to common questions.

bit.lyDemocrats’ faith in swinging WNC district grows + Whatley airs first TV ad in weeksRead our Under the Dome newsletter for the latest in NC politics.

Read our Under the Dome newsletter for the latest in NC politics.

bit.lyMarcus Paige opens up on UNC, the Charlotte 49ers and his most famous shotNow an assistant coach with Charlotte, Paige returns to Chapel Hill Tuesday, when the 49ers face the Tar Heels in an exhibition game.

Now an assistant coach with Charlotte, Paige returns to Chapel Hill Tuesday, when the 49ers face the Tar Heels in an exhibition game.

bit.lyAn over-the-top Halloween display, year after year -- Today in Triangle HistoryLearn about the state’s ill-fated license plate slogan and the origins of what is likely Raleigh’s busiest street.

Learn about the state’s ill-fated license plate slogan and the origins of what is likely Raleigh’s busiest street.

bit.lyDiabaté grabs 11 first-half rebounds, Reid shines late as Hornets beat WizardsBrandon Miller scores 39 and as Hornets improve to 3-1.

Brandon Miller scores 39 and as Hornets improve to 3-1.

bit.lyThe skincare products dermatologists suggest you to cut from your overloaded daily routineDermatologists are calling out the skincare products you may be wasting money on—and what to use instead.

Dermatologists are calling out the skincare products you may be wasting money on—and what to use instead.

bit.lyHow did NC State players react after Dave Doeren’s firing? ‘A lot of emotions’“He was definitely emotional about leaving. He’s been here for 14 years. Who wouldn’t be emotional?”

“He was definitely emotional about leaving. He’s been here for 14 years. Who wouldn’t be emotional?”

bit.ly‘We got options.’ Dave Canales, Panthers have several questions at CB to answerThe Panthers’ defensive backfield struggled again Sunday. Is it time for Chau-Smith Wade or Corey Thornton to get their respective chances?

The Panthers’ defensive backfield struggled again Sunday. Is it time for Chau-Smith Wade or Corey Thornton to get their respective chances?

Thomas Mitchell Overton, 70, is set to be executed Nov. 19. It’s scheduled to be the 20th execution in the state this year.

Surveillance video captured a honk, a woman’s voice and a gunshot in the Oct. 18 fatal shooting, police say.

bit.lyDoes skin fasting work? Dermatologists explain what happens when you use fewer products in your routineWhat happens when you strip your skincare routine back to the bare minimum?

What happens when you strip your skincare routine back to the bare minimum?

bit.lyFair to middling crowd and Cary standoff: Today’s N&O storiesFrom a Cary standoff and a murder suspect found on a hog farm to lagging principal pay and six piglets that need names — here's what to know.

From a Cary standoff and a murder suspect found on a hog farm to lagging principal pay and six piglets that need names — here's what to know.

bit.lyPeople wrongly arrested due to software errors could get $2,800 in NC settlementA proposed $1.5 million settlement could pay $2,800 to people wrongly arrested because of errors in eCourts, the state’s court software.

A proposed $1.5 million settlement could pay $2,800 to people wrongly arrested because of errors in eCourts, the state’s court software.

bit.lyWhat NC State’s interim coach said about Dave Doeren, taking over the programTodd Goebbel has been with the program since 2019, previously serving as the special teams coordinator and position coach.

Todd Goebbel has been with the program since 2019, previously serving as the special teams coordinator and position coach.

bit.lyVote here for The News & Observer’s Triangle high school athlete of the weekHere are the nominees for The News & Observer’s high school athlete of the week. Vote now. Vote often.

Here are the nominees for The News & Observer’s high school athlete of the week. Vote now. Vote often.

bit.lyHere’s where and when you’re most likely to encounter a copperhead in NCThe heavy-bodied snakes are sit-and-wait predators.

The heavy-bodied snakes are sit-and-wait predators.

bit.lyKorean Botox Is Here and Dermatologists Say It May Work Faster and Cost Less Than Regular BotoxKorean Botox has arrived in U.S. clinics and dermatologists say Letybo may work faster and cost less than Botox.

Korean Botox has arrived in U.S. clinics and dermatologists say Letybo may work faster and cost less than Botox.

bit.lyTiny all-day cafe in Raleigh named one of the hottest restaurants in AmericaAt only 800 square feet, the cafe is already making an outsized impact.

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At only 800 square feet, the cafe is already making an outsized impact.

bit.lyPresident Donald Trump to host a midterm election rally in Rock Hill this weekHere’s what to know about Trump’s upcoming visit to the Charlotte metro this week.

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Here’s what to know about Trump’s upcoming visit to the Charlotte metro this week.

bit.lySushi burrito shop with a higher calling closes in RTP after 8 yearsThe restaurant opened in 2018 with the goal to provide employment to refugees.

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The restaurant opened in 2018 with the goal to provide employment to refugees.

bit.lyNC Zoo has 6 critically endangered piglets. Now you can help name them.The six pigs will be some of the animals on display at the long-awaited Asia exhibit.

The six pigs will be some of the animals on display at the long-awaited Asia exhibit.

bit.lyVance to visit North Carolina at least once more before Election Day. See whereVice President JD Vance plans another NC midterm rally before Election Day.

Vice President JD Vance plans another NC midterm rally before Election Day.

bit.lyDiabaté grabs 11 first-half rebounds, Reid shines late as Hornets beat WizardsBrandon Miller scores 39 and as Hornets improve to 3-1.

Brandon Miller scores 39 and as Hornets improve to 3-1.

bit.lyUNC football addresses unexpected absences in 31-30 loss to SyracuseThree players who saw their status upgraded to probable on Friday, while a freshman wide receiver wasn’t injured and didn’t see the field.

Three players who saw their status upgraded to probable on Friday, while a freshman wide receiver wasn’t injured and didn’t see the field.

bit.lyManhunt for NC murder suspect crisscrossed state until he was found on a hog farmA nearly two-week search for the Charlotte suspect in a Super 8 Motel homicide in Garner ended on a hog farm in Eastern North Carolina.

A nearly two-week search for the Charlotte suspect in a Super 8 Motel homicide in Garner ended on a hog farm in Eastern North Carolina.

bit.lyThis year’s NC State Fair saw the second-lowest attendance in 10 yearsThe record attendance was set in 2010 with 1,091,887 attendees.

The record attendance was set in 2010 with 1,091,887 attendees.

Dermatologists are calling out the skincare products you may be wasting money on—and what to use instead.

bit.lyHow did NC State players react after Dave Doeren’s firing? ‘A lot of emotions’“He was definitely emotional about leaving. He’s been here for 14 years. Who wouldn’t be emotional?”

“He was definitely emotional about leaving. He’s been here for 14 years. Who wouldn’t be emotional?”

bit.lyWhat Philip Rivers told an Alabama reporter after NC State fired Dave DoerenPhilip Rivers is a reported contender for the N.C. State head football coaching position after the program fired Dave Doeren.

Philip Rivers is a reported contender for the N.C. State head football coaching position after the program fired Dave Doeren.

bit.lyDonald Trump Slams 'Complete and Total Loser' Bill Maher In 1,323-Word PostPolitical commentator Bill Maher was criticized at length by President Donald Trump in a 1,323-word social media post.

Political commentator Bill Maher was criticized at length by President Donald Trump in a 1,323-word social media post.

The Panthers’ defensive backfield struggled again Sunday. Is it time for Chau-Smith Wade or Corey Thornton to get their respective chances?

bit.lyNC State fires Dave Doeren after 14 seasons: What's next for Wolfpack footballInside the $9.75 million buyout, the interim staff shakeup and the fan-favorite names, from Philip Rivers to Manny Diaz, already circling Raleigh.

Inside the $9.75 million buyout, the interim staff shakeup and the fan-favorite names, from Philip Rivers to Manny Diaz, already circling Raleigh.

bit.lyDoes skin fasting work? Dermatologists explain what happens when you use fewer products in your routineWhat happens when you strip your skincare routine back to the bare minimum?

What happens when you strip your skincare routine back to the bare minimum?

From a Cary standoff and a murder suspect found on a hog farm to lagging principal pay and six piglets that need names — here's what to know.