https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article315277632.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b3a4dc03-94a6-4a59-bdf4-a759736574fa/1_th.jpg Here's a look at some of the Broadway shows coming to DPAC in 2026-27 From circus tricks to 1970s hits, performers are set to bring new and fan favorite shows to the stage at the Durham Performing Arts Center in 2026-27. https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article315277632.html/video-embed 161 2026-04-02T16:52:52Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article315268154.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7c849fb5-9f31-42cb-b925-7fe1e19c9a20/1_th.jpg Duke students urge lawmakers to support temporary protective status for former employees Duke sophomore Leila Zak, the student leader of Beyond Borders, speaks outside the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article315268154.html/video-embed 39 2026-04-01T20:49:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315269240.html https://img.connatix.com/ed8e6b8c-72d5-4a04-b123-d8b96afb25e0/1_th.jpg NC State AD: New coach Justin Gainey 'has the right moral compass' NC State AD Boo Corrigan new men's basketball coach Justin Gainey, who played for the Wolfpack in the early 2000s, will "take pride in the name on the front of the jersey." https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315269240.html/video-embed 30 2026-04-01T21:51:59Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315267053.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7aa8b138-5888-4788-aab6-e991da3d2042/2_th.jpg Justin Gainey preaches 'toughness' at his introduction as NC State basketball coach New NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey, who played for the Wolfpack in the early 2000s is introduced at a press conference Wednesday, April 1, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315267053.html/video-embed 81 2026-04-01T19:40:12Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315252990.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0927fbe5-78cd-4be3-a4ce-862a4e6a4e18/1_th.jpg Thom Tillis unfiltered: NC's Senator isn't holding back Sen. Thom Tillis of Huntersville says he hasn't changed after ending his reelection bid, but his post-campaign candor on Trump aides and GOP critics draws notice. Here's a look at some highlights. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315252990.html/video-embed 85 2026-03-31T18:48:09Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315261726.html https://img.connatix.com/ba670ba6-22c8-40a3-8a19-6139d73d29e2/1_th.jpg Hear from NC astronaut Christina Koch before the Artemis II launch to the moon NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch talks about her inspiration during a welcome ceremony at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 27, 2026 ahead of the Artemis II April 1 launch. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315261726.html/video-embed 103 2026-04-01T13:46:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315265051.html https://img.connatix.com/42a8615f-2c06-43e6-9e0b-e8de24d38c59/1_th.jpg Forecast: Rain may spoil Easter weekend plans in the Triangle Forecasters in Raleigh warn a cold front may may produce rain and storms, potentially dampening some Easter Sunday plans in the Triangle. Here's the latest forecast. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315265051.html/video-embed 82 2026-04-01T17:38:24Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315263712.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c324279-3477-40d0-ab6e-e3f65a8e55e9/1_th.jpg Wendell Park is teeming with ants, the town has a plan Wendell Park has become home to an unusually large number of Red Mound Ants. To address this longstanding issue, the town of Wendell has called in experts from NC State and launched Project Antenna. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315263712.html/video-embed 82 2026-04-01T16:17:22Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315252937.html https://img.connatix.com/f4033895-0b36-4992-94c9-398a59abaafc/1_th.jpg Study finds many NC students still using phones in class A UNC-Chapel Hill study finds many North Carolina middle school students still use phones in class, with uneven enforcement and teachers reporting device-related stress. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315252937.html/video-embed 59 2026-03-31T18:40:27Z no