Raleigh News & Observer (N&O)

McClatchy

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About this app

The Raleigh News & Observer newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more.

The Raleigh News & Observer is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Triangle area in North Carolina.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the Carolinas.
• AI-generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom.
• The Raleigh News & Observer opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.

LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds.
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.
Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X (Twitter) or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER APP
The Raleigh News & Observer covers North Carolina like no other media in our area. Wherever you go, stay connected to news that’s important to you. Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.


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Ratings and reviews

Would give this app 0 stars if I could. News & Observer app does not work correctly. Sometimes when I log in it puts someone else's account name in settings. I paid for a subscription in June which I have cancelled. I have contacted News & Observer 2 or 3 times with no response at all. Some days articles open and some days it says I need a subscription. Definitely not worth $130. Would not even reconsider if problems fixed. I can't stand poor customer service.

Update Feb. 19, 2025: The N&O app continues to have multiple issues. The first is the arduous login process required each time you open the app. After selecting a story you are required to login via a three page process, only to end up back at the home screen where you can finally select the story you want to read. Also, the related story links rarely if ever works, instead saying the webpage is not available. $560/year for a digital subscription deserves better.

I like the updated format, but the app takes 5 minutes or more to load the paper. It's quicker and simpler to simply read it online via a browser. 8/26 - I received a reply over a week ago acknowledging that the app is not loading properly. As of today it still does not work. I give up. Don't waste your time with this app. I would rate it zero stars if I could.

What’s new

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.