https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317376057.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd9caafc-8b75-4a87-b09f-cc6299f6d764/1_th.jpg UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts responds to concerns over safety and communications Chancellor Roberts says that the Alert Carolina system is used for a very specific purpose like ongoing threats. It is not well designed for other types of communications. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317376057.html/video-embed 69 2026-09-25T01:00:38Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317383183.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9963cba2-51c6-41cd-bb9c-9a8619a2060c/2_th.jpg Video shows major overwash from storm off of NC Outer Banks Video from a N.C. Dept. of Transportation camera shows waves crashing over Highway 12 on Pea Island on the Outer Banks of N.C., Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317383183.html/video-embed 100 2026-09-25T16:17:11Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317384043.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ef1801d-1227-4d3f-ab61-3167c0cb101a/1_th.jpg Michael Whatley highlights Cooper vetoes on transgender-related legislation Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley discusses former Gov. Roy Cooper’s 2023 vetoes of three North Carolina bills during a campaign event at Haw River Christian Academy in Pittsboro on Sept. 25, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317384043.html/video-embed 70 2026-09-25T17:23:18Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317373690.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8bb9e56b-afe2-4e99-b6e0-311327d61d71/1_th.jpg The connection between Isaiah Denis, Bones Hyland and Michael Malone North Carolina point guard Isaiah Denis explains how he, NBA player Bones Hyland and coach Michael Malone are interconnected https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317373690.html/video-embed 60 2026-09-24T21:30:51Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/article317368746.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/347fba91-828a-495a-9e07-5fe0c6d08b7b/2_th.jpg UNC Chancellor, Athletic Director address football investigation, reaffirm support coach Belichick North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts and Athletic Director Steve Newmark reveal the findings of the football program’s investigation, confirming it was an isolated incident. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/article317368746.html/video-embed 108 2026-09-24T21:40:03Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317386523.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/34bb82ed-9917-4e4c-babc-5fd9ac4d85e2/1_th.jpg Durham police chief briefs city council on crime stats Stephanie Mardis, Durham’s new police chief, told the Durham City Council public safety was “everyone’s responsibility.” https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317386523.html/video-embed 66 2026-09-25T19:55:52Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317372061.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f256b0f-940b-49b8-9075-0da90ea27eec/3_th.jpg Duke's Scheyer on the toughest challenge for the upcoming season Duke head men's basketball coach Jon Scheyer met with the media to talk about the upcoming season Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils' season begins on Nov. 2 with a game against Army West Point. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317372061.html/video-embed 57 2026-09-24T19:45:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317370008.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/aed85dd7-7417-4bde-9927-782a62d82824/4_th.jpg Duke coach Scheyer talks about the death of Chris Spatola Duke head men's basketball coach Jon Scheyer used the start of his media availability to talk about the death of Chris Spatola, son-in-law of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and who served on his staff from 2007-2012. Spatola was 47. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317370008.html/video-embed 107 2026-09-24T17:40:24Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317362902.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b4b8413-2924-4768-9c2f-8814fbd9d2a9/1_th.jpg The challenges of the massive rebuilding of a portion of I-40 destroyed by Helene Blake Soblesky, contract resident engineer, describes the challenges of rebuilding the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge near the Tennessee state line. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317362902.html/video-embed 164 2026-09-24T09:18:35Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317357688.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cf55bc1e-3225-4a8e-b655-fe0f526509b3/1_th.jpg NC State quarterback CJ Bailey explains what went wrong in final play against Vandy N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey explains what went wrong on his fumble in the final play against Vanderbilt that resulted in a last second Wolfpack loss. Bailey spoke with reporters Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317357688.html/video-embed 65 2026-09-23T20:56:07Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317354444.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bf1f5fb1-cbe5-46e4-ba17-f25b1d740e23/4_th.jpg NC Gov. Josh Stein takes his first flight in an electric plane North Carolina Governor Josh Stein flew in a BETA Technologies ALIA all-electric fixed wing conventional take-off and landing aircraft during an eLIFT-NC Showcase at the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford, N.C. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317354444.html/video-embed 44 2026-09-23T17:34:49Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317353255.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/67a48cf1-b30f-4dfd-bd3e-47a8d1b7e07d/1_th.jpg Chris Spatola, son-in-law of former Duke basketball Coach K, dies suddenly Chris Spatola, the son-in-law of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, has died at age 47. Spatola, who played basketball at West Point, served on Krzyzewski’s staff from 2007 to 2012 before becoming a basketball analyst for ESPN and a host on SiriusXM radio. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317353255.html/video-embed 33 2026-09-23T16:25:59Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nba/article317346329.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/286e3771-2638-403f-a00a-a70f04f6a516/2_th.jpg Antawn Jamison reacts to Michael Malone hiring as UNC basketball coach Former UNC-Chapel Hill men’s basketball star and 16-year NBA veteran, Antawn Jamison, speaks candidly about UNC-Chapel Hill’s selection of Michael Malone as the new head men’s basketball coach. Jamison returned to UNC-Chapel Hill as a visiting professor teaching sports communication. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nba/article317346329.html/video-embed 125 2026-09-23T01:58:48Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317343307.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c60d8c75-fccc-4fc0-8c1a-9a16772b45be/7_th.jpg What to expect in the murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth The News & Observer’s Virginia Bridges previews the trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, who is charged with killing Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Salguero Olivares was charged nine years later. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317343307.html/video-embed 59 2026-09-22T21:21:46Z 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/news/local/article317343516.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0d0c16df-2b3c-455f-829f-38f1df053740/2_th.jpg Raleigh man to receive Carnegie Medal for saving man from downed power line and fire Larry Pickett Sr. and his son rescued a man from a vehicle on downed power lines in Fort Montgomery; Pickett Sr. will receive the Carnegie Medal for civilian heroism. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317343516.html/video-embed 44 2026-09-22T21:35:32Z no