It wasn’t as if the Tar Heel state didn’t see Hurricane Helene coming. On Sept. 25, one day before Helene stormed ashore, ...

After Hurricane Helene, FEMA wrestles with revelations that politics has influenced some of its relief efforts.

Late in September Hurricane Helene wrecked Western NC and brought mix emotions to the Queen City. Here are the month’s best visuals from the Observer staff.

Federal and state election officials rebutted allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 election, including statements that ...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw has a reputation for being one of the most outspoken analysts — ...

With his victory in the Tar Heel State, Trump moves 16 electoral votes closer to the 270 needed to become president.

Kamala Harris' message was forward-looking and positive, but it wasn't enough to clinch a win in the Tar Heel State.

Oliver Anthony, the singer who went viral for his "Rich Men North Of Richmond" song last year, went to Western North Carolina ...

Weather forecasts are predicting rain this Election Day in the middle of the country, from the Great Lakes south to Louisiana. That includes two key swing states — Michigan and Wisconsin. Will it keep ...

Election day 2024 in Rutherford County saw high turn outs at the polls, but this year a majority of votes were done early.

A roundup of fact checks about President-elect Donald Trump after he was elected to another term, defeating Vice President ...

The state has now gone to Donald J. Trump in all three of his presidential bids, underscoring his political strength there.