https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317562195.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/acf56d24-a429-4722-8268-a6bccf25f9e6/2_th.jpg Ex NC State athletic trainer makes his first appearance in court Kerry Sutton, an attorney representing N.C. State student-athletes, speaks after Robert Murphy made his first appearance in a Wake County courtroom Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Murphy is the former N.C. State director of sports medicine is accused by over a dozen former athletes of sexual abuse. 36 men have come forward with allegations against Murphy in civil lawsuits, but criminal charges relate to the allegations of just 14 John Does, attorney Kerry Sutton — who represents Murphy’s accusers in the civil cases — said after Murphy’s first appearance. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317562195.html/video-embed 34 2026-10-09T20:15:01Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317557596.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ac043e81-210a-4acf-8e5a-2944ed01fe63/1_th.jpg Reward offered in 20 year old Wake cold case murder Dontez Eason was fatally shot 20 years ago. Family members are offering a reward for information in the case for the first time. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317557596.html/video-embed 201 2026-10-09T16:11:35Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317545884.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/efbe830d-b846-4165-bf7d-babc24d56bfd/1_th.jpg Love takes flight: NCCU Eagle mascots say ‘I do’ North Carolina Central University mascots Annie The Eagle and Eddie The Eagle were united in marriage during a ceremony officiated by Chancellor Karrie Dixon https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317545884.html/video-embed 77 2026-10-08T20:04:58Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317563013.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d110c29e-40c5-4770-bc6c-0f715e80beb8/1_th.jpg Defendant in Hedgepeth murder looks away when graphic crime scene photos are shown in court Miguel Salguero-Olivares, who is on trial for the rape and murder of Faith Hedgepeth, reacts as photos of her body taken at the crime scene are show during testimony of forensic technicians. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317563013.html/video-embed 37 2026-10-09T21:07:04Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317558318.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/579530e4-77c5-4d3b-939c-e2dfab104de6/1_th.jpg Investigation underway after Durham firefighter killed in major fire ABC11 reports that investigations are underway into living conditions and the cause of a fire in Durham where firefighter Andrew Brokes was killed and two others were injured while working a massive multi-story building fire Thursday morning. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317558318.html/video-embed 171 2026-10-09T16:54:11Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317554306.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ccecce9f-f794-4c59-845b-a9d9aa542bbe/1_th.jpg Duke basketball opens season with exhibition win over Belmont See images from the Blue Devils exhibition victory over Belmont at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317554306.html/video-embed 22 2026-10-09T13:27:54Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317554652.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/52fad92f-2f65-4507-bc50-1be3cc7b7ce3/1_th.jpg Isaias is a 'dangerous' hurricane: Here's the forecast for impact in the NC Watch the ABC11 Friday morning forecast as Hurricane Isaias is upgraded to a Cat 3 hurricane, and for possible dangers in N.C. over the weekend. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317554652.html/video-embed 131 2026-10-09T13:52:50Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317547895.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/921e30a1-e0f6-4687-b9e2-7f194e016f31/1_th.jpg Second day of Hedgepeth murder trial brings more emotional testimony News & Observer reporter Virginia Bridges recaps emotional testimony in the second day of murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in Durham, N.C.. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317547895.html/video-embed 56 2026-10-08T22:21:46Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317547050.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4f00a98f-a563-44ab-9f64-66a5c15f28da/1_th.jpg Hedgepeth's roommate says there was no reason for her to have blood on her hand Karena Rosario testifies that she did not remember telling friend Jordon and believed what McCrary saw was likely residue from the red slushy drinks she had been vomiting earlier that morning. “Do I believe it was blood? No,” Rosario testified. “Did I tell him I was throwing up red slushies all night? No.” Rosario said she could not explain the difference between their recollections. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317547050.html/video-embed 86 2026-10-08T21:10:08Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317543331.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3cfa52f7-cab6-474a-93a6-e68e3eb91099/1_th.jpg How is Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis doing after shoulder surgery? Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis talks with reporters and updates then on his recovery after shoulder surgery. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317543331.html/video-embed 47 2026-10-08T17:17:01Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317546879.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c57453f9-1ff3-4f12-9fc6-fed966668789/1_th.jpg Friend testifies that Hedgepeth's roommate had blood on her hand when he picked her up Jordan McCrary testifies that shortly after Karena Rosario got into his car, she looked down at her finger and said she didn’t know why she had blood on it. He described a small drop that did not smudge when she touched it. Rosario, however, testified that she did not remember making that statement and believed what McCrary saw was likely residue from the red slushy drinks she had been vomiting earlier that morning. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317546879.html/video-embed 22 2026-10-08T21:06:21Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317542645.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44decfbd-909a-42e7-a630-5a5c9acd7929/1_th.jpg Dampf Good Barbecue ends plans to open a Durham location after outcry over social media posts News & Observer food writer provides an update on Dampf Good Barbecue's planned and now canceled move to Durham, N.C. after an outcry of protests on social media about social media posts from owner Nick Dampf and his wife that included homophobic and transphobic language and critical views of abortion, drag shows, COVID-era vaccine policies and Critical Race Theory. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317542645.html/video-embed 29 2026-10-08T16:41:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317539868.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9bcf39d1-3f7a-422a-856f-3489663ce600/2_th.jpg Durham firefighter dies and two injured after roof collapses at massive building fire A Durham firefighter is dead and two others have been injured while working a massive fire Thursday morning. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has confirmed that its agents are now investigating the fire. The SBI says one firefighter has been killed in the line of duty and the two other firefighters are being treated at the hospital. Fire crews were called around 3:30 a.m. to a building on Marly Road near Highway 70. When they arrived, flames were shooting through the roof and other parts of the building. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317539868.html/video-embed 334 2026-10-08T14:03:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317533875.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f01a5884-0d90-4811-8869-438a6a2b70a5/3_th.jpg Prosecution puts Faith Hedgepeth's roommate on the stand for first day of testimony News & Observer reporter Virginia Bridges breaks down the first day of testimony in the murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth and early testimony of Hedgepeth's roommate Karena Rosario, who has been the subject of speculation since the murder. Follow reporting on the case at newsobserve.com. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317533875.html/video-embed 58 2026-10-07T23:41:56Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317533337.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/27ec251c-84c3-4f4f-9af5-4562c2a29dc9/1_th.jpg Preston Edmead is NC State' basketball's unofficial vegan Preston Edmead, Hofstra point guard transfer, typically eats vegan diet, atypical for a Division I athlete. He's known by team for his work ethic and fun personality. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317533337.html/video-embed 73 2026-10-07T22:44:26Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317541266.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/32760944-738d-4d5f-84b0-d50671d8e29a/1_th.jpg Watch the Thursday forecast for Hurricane Isaias and possible impacts on NC Watch the ABC11 morning forecast update on Hurricane Isaias, it's possible track and impacts on N.C. including the Raleigh-Durham areas. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317541266.html/video-embed 83 2026-10-08T15:21:12Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317532806.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2991ea35-9119-46d8-9de7-58ffd34fa74d/2_th.jpg Duke's Scheyer on the building of the team's lineups Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer says it is going to take some time to figure out what his group is and what lineups may be. Coach Scheyer spoke during a media availability in Charlotte Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317532806.html/video-embed 39 2026-10-07T21:55:13Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317527355.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/45785ff6-732c-45f3-8487-6c67ede7ac46/3_th.jpg NC Democrats question the timing of a special session by Republicans to suspend gas tax N.C. Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch asks why the Republicans called a special session to temporarily suspend taxes on gas now when in May, Senate leader Phil Berger called the suspension a "feel good kind of thing" during a press conference Weds. Oct. 7, 2026. Sen. Berger responds during his press conference later in the morning. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317527355.html/video-embed 84 2026-10-07T16:37:43Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317532319.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5f25df94-90db-46d6-991f-9aa035347f62/3_th.jpg New NC State head coach Justin Gainey on his relationship with fans Wolfpack head basketball coach Justin Gainey said fans have welcomed him back during a media availability in Charlotte Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Gainey said he didn't expect anything less than because "I am NC State." https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317532319.html/video-embed 59 2026-10-07T21:21:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317531933.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5d970d2e-1ac6-452b-82d4-af451fbf51be/2_th.jpg Roommate describes finding body of murdered UNC student Faith Hedgepeth Karena Rosario, roommate of Faith Hedgepeth, describes entering the apartment bedroom and discovering her body on the bed. Rosario testified on the first day of testimony in the trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, who is charged of raping and killing the 19-year-old Hedgepeth. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317531933.html/video-embed 113 2026-10-07T20:52:06Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317529395.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f68e628f-fbcc-47e3-b3cf-3fcc023a69d6/1_th.jpg UNC makes a player status announcement at ACC Basketball Tip-off News & Observer sports writer Michael McCleary reports from Charlotte on the news from UNC at the annual basketball tip-off media event. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317529395.html/video-embed 63 2026-10-07T18:27:19Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317529974.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a25364e5-13d8-4b08-b360-0f31799ba199/1_th.jpg House Speaker Destin Hall responds to questions about the timing of the special session Speaker Hall cites farmers harvesting crops, and holiday travel as a few reasons why the special session was called days before the mid-term elections https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317529974.html/video-embed 54 2026-10-07T19:01:36Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317527529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ae45977a-0a49-46b1-ae4c-3c85e0aaf60d/3_th.jpg Prosecution makes opening statements in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial Watch a portion of the prosecution's opening statement to the jury in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317527529.html/video-embed 54 2026-10-07T16:40:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317528882.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7f2be2f3-3bf7-4b40-aef3-4b0596710c33/1_th.jpg Tropical Storm Isaias could bring 2-4 inches or more of rain across parts of NC Tropical Storm Isaias could strengthen to a strong hurricane, bringing storm surge to the northern Gulf coast and heavy rain to parts of North Carolina. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317528882.html/video-embed 83 2026-10-07T17:53:56Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317525533.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/86464601-f015-4433-9eff-3ef64148b058/1_th.jpg Opening arguments are close to starting in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial News & Observer reporter Virginia Bridges reports on the murder trial of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth’s killing about to start 14 years after her murder. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing to deliver opening statements that could establish lasting impressions on the jury. For seven days, the attorneys have asked potential jurors questions, getting to know the 12 individuals they selected, along with three of the four alternatives so far, who will decide whether to convict Miguel Salguero Olivares of raping and killing the 19-year-old Hedgepeth. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317525533.html/video-embed 38 2026-10-07T14:32:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317519334.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/50bfb991-9986-47a7-b3ee-c2d00fc23d22/1_th.jpg A tropical weather system could bring heavy rain to parts of NC A tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico has a 100% chance to become a tropical depression, possibly named Isaias, possibly bringing heavy rain to parts of N.C.. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317519334.html/video-embed 58 2026-10-07T01:02:53Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317519080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/70d555ab-fe8a-48e0-b5e2-ac1bcaa41e5d/1_th.jpg NC Attorney General says fight against Holly Christina Photography isn't over ABC11 reports that the $600,000 court-ordered judgement against Holly Christina Photography, a wedding photography business in N.C. doesn't end the fight for restitution and civil judgements. The attorney general's lawsuit accused Holly Christina Photography and its owners of failing to provide services and products customers had paid for. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317519080.html/video-embed 125 2026-10-07T00:26:57Z no