https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316080508.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/248921ea-4d49-409d-a5fd-a1fc4ff1bc0d/1_th.jpg Big changes ahead in Mebane as NC's first Buc-ee’s breaks ground The Buc-ee's mascot and local officials hold a groundbreaking ceremony for North Carolina's first Buc-ee's travel center on, June 10, 2026, off Exit 152 on Interstates 85 and 40 in Mebane. N&O reporter Tammy Grubb has the details. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316080508.html/video-embed 54 2026-06-10T20:40:03Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316073333.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/08470679-4117-4fed-951c-4d1293d7cdc0/1_th.jpg The Cane's Jordan Staal relives his game winning goal in Stanley Cup Game 4 Carolina Hurricanes center Jordon Staal talks about his dramatic game-winning goal against Vegas to clinch the win and tie the series at two apiece in the championship series. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316073333.html/video-embed 64 2026-06-10T13:11:45Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316080456.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/914ddccb-a5a1-43cd-9de8-672417d46d31/3_th.jpg A return to a Raleigh elementary school to celebrate high school graduation High school graduates revisited their former elementary school, Powell Elementary, in Raleigh Wednesday June 10, 2026, to thank the teachers and celebrate their graduation. Students, teachers and staff lined the hallway to cheer on the graduates, most of whom started at Powell 14 years ago. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316080456.html/video-embed 30 2026-06-10T21:15:57Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316077960.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/27058a6c-1048-46aa-8138-731f6c6459ed/1_th.jpg UNC baseball heads to Omaha for College World Series North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes, with UNC memorabilia and displays as his backdrop, talked with the media at Boshamer Stadium on Wednesday before the team left for Omaha, NE and the Men’s College World Series. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316077960.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-10T18:05:19Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316075256.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/233b1c5f-db85-4273-8fba-8a148aee3890/1_th.jpg Hurrcanes' Jordan Staal loves to create chaos for the Vegas Golden Knights Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal says the team's M.O. is to create chaos in front of the opponent's goal. Staal has scored in all four games against Vegas in the Stanley Cup finals. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316075256.html/video-embed 65 2026-06-10T15:20:39Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316059350.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9025dd72-0534-44c2-b72f-633cf05b14c3/1_th.jpg Carolina Blaze launches inaugural softball season in Durham The Carolina Blaze opens its Athletes Unlimited professional softball season at Duke’s Smith Family Stadium in Durham with a star-studded roster, local ties and pregame festivities. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316059350.html/video-embed 122 2026-06-09T15:09:01Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316049541.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6c9280aa-2311-4b6a-81b3-13164bfd3344/2_th.jpg Breaking down Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final After a record-breaking Game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final, who will start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes, Frederik Andersen or Brandon Bussi? Will injuries change the Canes’ lineup against the Vegas Golden Knights? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316049541.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-08T19:12:59Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316024535.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9139e4be-7248-4352-866a-1a51f8872691/1_th.jpg The SBI could be watching next time you go to Lowes Since last September, the NC State Bureau of Investigation has had the ability to keep a watchful eye over customers at Lowe’s stores across the state, using a network of Flock Safety cameras that capture detailed images of vehicles passing through. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316024535.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-08T09:30:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article310423780.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e39bcfa6-1126-4839-9b71-c266a28cabdb/1_th.jpg Developments in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case explained News & Observer reporter Virginia Bridges discusses new filings in Faith Hedgepeth murder case claiming that Hedgepeth's roommate may have been present. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article310423780.html/video-embed 62 2025-07-10T23:13:43Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316040887.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/45fb7b1c-d9ff-4156-94ed-0c15bdfc900a/2_th.jpg A thrilling victory by UNC in Chapel Hill Super Regional! Watch a timelapse of the celebrations as North Carolina's Owen Hull hits a walk-off double to give the Tar Heels a 4-3 victory over USC, winning the Chapel Hill Super Regional and sending UNC to the College World Series. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316040887.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-07T23:48:21Z no