UNC men’s basketball to hire Michael Malone as next head coach UNC men’s basketball is set to hire Michael Malone as its next head coach, a source confirmed to the N&O.

UNC men’s basketball is set to hire Michael Malone as its next head coach, a source confirmed to the N&O.

What’s the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

The first thing you’ll notice at Duke Gardens on April 8 won’t be the flowers Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Don’t assume Pam Bondi’s replacement will be worse. Demand better | Opinion David Mastio got it wrong: When the standard for acceptable conduct is “not as bad as what’s coming,” there’s no floor. | Opinion

David Mastio got it wrong: When the standard for acceptable conduct is “not as bad as what’s coming,” there’s no floor. | Opinion

What’s the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

The first thing you’ll notice at Duke Gardens on April 8 won’t be the flowers Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Young NC State guard entering portal, NBA Draft to explore options Matt Able announced his decision on social media. Like teammate Cole Cloer, Able said returning to NC State is still a possibility.

Matt Able announced his decision on social media. Like teammate Cole Cloer, Able said returning to NC State is still a possibility.

Jaydon Young announces he will enter transfer portal, open to returning to UNC Junior guard Jaydon Young announced he will enter the transfer portal, but is open to returning to UNC

Junior guard Jaydon Young announced he will enter the transfer portal, but is open to returning to UNC

This live camera offers a ‘rare’ look at owls hatching in NC. How to watch The video feed offers a “24/7 window into the secret life” of the species, a wildlife expert said.

The video feed offers a “24/7 window into the secret life” of the species, a wildlife expert said.

NC State women’s frontcourt loses key forward to transfer portal Tilda Trygger, from Stockholm, Sweden, announced her decision on Monday after spending two seasons with the Wolfpack.

Tilda Trygger, from Stockholm, Sweden, announced her decision on Monday after spending two seasons with the Wolfpack.

Two earthquakes happened Sunday on opposite sides of NC golf course, USGS says Golfers had a legitimate excuse for missing the ball.

Golfers had a legitimate excuse for missing the ball.

Wake school board will ask for bond referendum. Here’s how much it will request The November school bond referendum would help fund three new schools, eight major renovations and pay for other projects.

The November school bond referendum would help fund three new schools, eight major renovations and pay for other projects.

NC State class of 2026 signee enters portal before playing for the Pack Cole Cloer, from Hillsborough, committed to NC State in October. He plans to enter the portal to evaluate options after Will Wade’s exit.

Cole Cloer, from Hillsborough, committed to NC State in October. He plans to enter the portal to evaluate options after Will Wade’s exit.

Angus Barn founder Florence Winston dies at 90: ‘She didn’t know a stranger’ Outside Florence’s work in the restaurant industry, she was well-known for her community activism.

Outside Florence’s work in the restaurant industry, she was well-known for her community activism.

Beloved bartender from Berkeley Cafe, matron of authentic Raleigh, dies Lisa Lewis was 63, and legions of fans recalled her undying generosity combined with a firm, no-nonsense policy: a perfect combination.

Lisa Lewis was 63, and legions of fans recalled her undying generosity combined with a firm, no-nonsense policy: a perfect combination.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to fall in North Carolina An Elon University poll found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped further as state residents question the economy, the war in Iran and tariffs.

An Elon University poll found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped further as state residents question the economy, the war in Iran and tariffs.

2026 NFL mock draft: How Carolina Panthers could address remaining roster needs With free agency mostly completed, Carolina’s attention turns to this month’s NFL Draft. Here’s our second of three mock drafts.

With free agency mostly completed, Carolina’s attention turns to this month’s NFL Draft. Here’s our second of three mock drafts.

You may soon be able to graduate from a public university in NC in just 3 years “We’ve asked the schools for their thoughts, and we’ve asked them to be as creative as possible.”

“We’ve asked the schools for their thoughts, and we’ve asked them to be as creative as possible.”

Hornets postseason tickets are on sale. Here’s what to know about the process Charlotte is in position to host first NBA postseason game since 2016, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.

Charlotte is in position to host first NBA postseason game since 2016, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.

A train to Rockingham is met by Kyle Petty and fans hoping to reconnect with NASCAR “I’ve raced down there for a million years. I’d never heard of a train coming,” Kyle Petty said about Rockingham.

“I’ve raced down there for a million years. I’d never heard of a train coming,” Kyle Petty said about Rockingham.

The N&O named its Top 50 Triangle restaurants. Here are the picks in Raleigh Did your Raleigh favorites make the Top 50?

Did your Raleigh favorites make the Top 50?

UNC coaching search shifts as Dusty May removes name. Who is under review? With Dusty May opting to stay at Michigan, North Carolina is moving forward with a wide group of candidates to replace Hubert Davis. Who is under consideration?

With Dusty May opting to stay at Michigan, North Carolina is moving forward with a wide group of candidates to replace Hubert Davis. Who is under consideration?

In Raleigh, four-year effort to replace a tunnel with a bridge has ended New bridge carries Ligon Street over the Interstate 440 Beltline, connecting NC State University’s main campus with the JC Raulston Arboretum.

New bridge carries Ligon Street over the Interstate 440 Beltline, connecting NC State University’s main campus with the JC Raulston Arboretum.

What’s the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

Here’s how to nominate your go-to restaurant.

The first thing you’ll notice at Duke Gardens on April 8 won’t be the flowers Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Soon, visitors will have upgraded amenities at the Gardens that will serve as a new front door for the Durham community.

Two earthquakes happened Sunday on opposite sides of NC golf course, USGS says Golfers had a legitimate excuse for missing the ball.

Golfers had a legitimate excuse for missing the ball.

Beloved bartender from Berkeley Cafe, matron of authentic Raleigh, dies Lisa Lewis was 63, and legions of fans recalled her undying generosity combined with a firm, no-nonsense policy: a perfect combination.

Lisa Lewis was 63, and legions of fans recalled her undying generosity combined with a firm, no-nonsense policy: a perfect combination.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to fall in North Carolina An Elon University poll found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped further as state residents question the economy, the war in Iran and tariffs.

An Elon University poll found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped further as state residents question the economy, the war in Iran and tariffs.

2026 NFL mock draft: How Carolina Panthers could address remaining roster needs With free agency mostly completed, Carolina’s attention turns to this month’s NFL Draft. Here’s our second of three mock drafts.

With free agency mostly completed, Carolina’s attention turns to this month’s NFL Draft. Here’s our second of three mock drafts.

You may soon be able to graduate from a public university in NC in just 3 years “We’ve asked the schools for their thoughts, and we’ve asked them to be as creative as possible.”

“We’ve asked the schools for their thoughts, and we’ve asked them to be as creative as possible.”