https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article317720756.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/16a15967-f1f1-43a9-96d6-9edc8e904ccf/1_th.jpg Is this UNC freshman the key to a breakout season ? News & Observer reporter Michael McCleary reports on North Carolina center Sayon Keita https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article317720756.html/video-embed 65 2026-10-21T19:50:50Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317721482.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/98627002-85a9-4733-83bd-e98c424590f2/2_th.jpg Commerce secretary announces new manufacturing project in North Carolina U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced plans for a new quartz manufacturing facility in North Carolina to support semiconductor production during a rally in Greenville on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Sibelco, the industrial minerals company Lutnick identified as behind the project, has not independently confirmed details of the announcement. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317721482.html/video-embed 62 2026-10-21T20:44:55Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317721795.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da401ce1-ea96-4dc7-b47c-d25cec23c296/1_th.jpg A guide to the three constitutional amendments on your NC ballot. Here's what each one actually does If you’re not paying close attention to North Carolina politics — or if you’re new to the state — the questions near the end of your Nov. 3 ballot may catch you off guard. Beyond the candidates, you’ll be asked to decide on three constitutional amendments about how government collects taxes and runs elections. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317721795.html/video-embed 65 2026-10-21T21:14:15Z no