Jones’ eccentric animal sculptures carved with a chain saw graced U.S. 15/501 south of Chapel Hill, bringing him worldwide fame.

Wilson’s Mills firefighters were called to the house on Red Oak Drive shortly after 5 a.m. and found flames spreading quickly ...

A man was hit and killed by a car on Tryon Road in Raleigh early Christmas morning, according to police. Police say Daniel ...

Yes, most state-backed economic projects never hit their hiring targets. But these five companies have real momentum behind their ambitions.

A retired Raleigh couple moved and restored George Matsumoto’s 1953 modernist house, using a preservation loan to complete the project.

Every year at this time, The News & Observer publishes its look back at moments the N&O staff will remember from the year. Across our newsroom, reporters, photojournalists and editors contributed to ...

Sharing, giving and enjoying the Christmas season,” said the veteran who helps put on the show. “There’s so many people ...

Sparta Candle Co. started with a daughter’s loving gesture. A million followers on social media later, doing good is still the heart of the mission.

The STAR bond agreement was hammered out behind closed doors and approved Monday before the Chiefs announced their move to ...

Fraudsters stole $1.3 million from the town of Cary this spring by altering a check meant for a town contractor. The money was recovered after a police investigation, records show.

For the third time in three games, the Hurricanes held a multi-goal lead against a team from Florida, and for the third time ...

It’s taken nearly six months to dry out, clean up, and rebuild the walls and floors, but The Loop, Kipos Greek Taverna and ...