Jordan Staal’s power-play promotion is Rod Brind’Amour’s subtle nod to 2006

As Peter Laviolette did with Rod Brind’Amour, Brind’Amour has done with Jordan Staal: Throw the thirtysomething captain on ...

Hough High School’s Samari Matthews named Mr. Football, NC’s top prep player

Hough High’s Samari Matthews, a Texas recruit, is the first defensive player to win NC Mr. Football, honoring him as the ...

Find out which are the best NC boys’ basketball teams in our latest rankings

There are 13 new teams in the latest N.C. statewide boys’ high school basketball rankings. The boys’ rankings come one day ...

A cozy new gathering spot brings curated wines, seasonal bites to Dilworth

Emmy Lou’s, which is opening in the former Mere’s space Friday, Dec. 19, is an ode to co-owner Alex Bridges’ wife, Emma. She ...

Prep football gameday: State finals previews, records, TV/radio info and more

The panel on The Observer’s “Talking Preps” show earlier this week agreed that Shelby should be considered the favorite in ...

If you suspect abuse, who do you notify? What should county DSS do with reports?

Here’s how to report it to social services, understand what meets the state’s definition of abuse and what to expect from the process.

A disabled woman was rescued from harm. Guardian says Triangle agency failed.

After the young woman disappeared from school and activities, a former teacher stepped in. She and others wonder why Orange County DSS didn’t intervene earlier.