https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article211863674.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/af1f1f2c-394d-4ef9-a15f-4b9509d2d9ad/1_th.jpg Venomous or harmless? How to identify the venomous snakes in the Carolinas The snakes are coming out for the spring season. Six venomous snakes can be found in the Carolinas, here's how to identify them. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article211863674.html/video-embed 134 2018-05-24T21:15:19Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316886320.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9edb3d3d-e720-4573-9ae4-220d77dae3d2/3_th.jpg Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander fights for survival North Carolina is home to one of the rarest salamanders in the world, Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander. After Hurricane Helene devastated its habitat, biologists rescued the endangered amphibians and began captive breeding at the NC Zoo to prevent extinction. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316886320.html/video-embed 50 2026-08-14T20:23:35Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316882394.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/191fb384-5983-4f6d-9848-69914c223b03/2_th.jpg Woman killed, man critically injured after Durham shooting A woman is dead and a man is seriously injured after a shooting in Durham early Friday morning, according to police. Durham police responded to a reported gunshot wound shortly after midnight in the 900 block of East Main Street where they found the pair. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316882394.html/video-embed 44 2026-08-14T15:46:48Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316881321.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c27c0b4c-3a1d-465f-896e-62e1b2fe8f16/1_th.jpg Wake schools consider land swap to create affordable teacher housing Wake County Public School System officials are looking into an idea — they want to swap land with Wake County to make it easier to build teacher-focused affordable housing. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316881321.html/video-embed 116 2026-08-14T14:28:38Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316883430.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/162df825-f71e-4371-9748-c86d4dbac532/1_th.jpg Bill Belichick on the development of sophomore running back Demon June Belichick says June’s confidence is one of the main factors that has helped the running back as he enters his second season with the Tar Heels https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article316883430.html/video-embed 48 2026-08-14T17:09:58Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316881044.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da9778ec-28cf-4c61-a9f8-f4767afbcece/1_th.jpg Scorching heat greets students on NC State move-in day Families moving students into NC State residence halls faced triple-digit feels-like temperatures Thursday as the Class of 2030 arrived on campus for move-in day. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316881044.html/video-embed 52 2026-08-14T14:03:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article316871040.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2529c6bb-c823-46a3-9787-d4b493a3770a/1_th.jpg How is the Duke basketball roster shaping up for this season? Does Duke have that NBA top draft pick lurking in this season's roster after the departure of Cam Boozer? N&O beat writer Chip Alexander breaks it down. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article316871040.html/video-embed 97 2026-08-14T06:06:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316871272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/390a9abb-7462-425d-bf3f-f2cd1cc8b684/1_th.jpg Are you a savvy Triangle grocery shopper? We want to hear from you. We know y’all are taking advantage of discounts, coupons and loyalty programs to stay ahead of high prices. N&O accountability reporter Renee Umsted wants to hear your best tips. Shoot her an email at rumsted@newsobserver.com. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316871272.html/video-embed 61 2026-08-13T19:27:26Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316869113.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c5bfbb6b-925a-49a4-ab74-46b73b79e7da/2_th.jpg Meet the newest baby lemurs at Duke Lemur Center The Duke Lemur Center in Durham is celebrating the arrival of several new residents, including a baby lemur that visitors now have a chance to see up close. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316869113.html/video-embed 48 2026-08-13T15:54:49Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316868776.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7dd0df45-c762-48de-b84d-c1caf1ddb9eb/1_th.jpg Pinebluff man in custody following triple homicide investigation A Pinebluff man is in custody in connection with a triple homicide investigation after three people were found dead in a home in the North Carolina golf community, Moore County sheriff says. The suspect broke into the home, officials say. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316868776.html/video-embed 34 2026-08-13T15:29:30Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article316863807.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76747210-973e-4959-91b1-3bdc7fb1c4d7/1_th.jpg NC State men’s basketball is building a deep, flexible roster The NC State men’s basketball lost nearly its entire roster four and a half months ago, both from graduation and Will Wade’s abrupt return to LSU. Ahead of Justin Gainey’s first season as head coach, the Wolfpack has a full roster with at least one backup at each position and flexibility in its lineup. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article316863807.html/video-embed 63 2026-08-13T09:30:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316855879.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/14986bf9-29d4-44a8-b5bb-4df590790719/3_th.jpg Why a Confederate memorial in NC no longer praises 'faithful slaves' For 124 years, a Confederate soldier stood watch over the Tyrrell County Courthouse grounds atop a base bearing a jarring message: "In appreciation of our faithful slaves," the raised lettering declared on the side of the 23-foot-tall memorial. But not anymore. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316855879.html/video-embed 58 2026-08-12T17:28:22Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316856843.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0f62e915-8b71-4bb9-85e8-70294639cb6f/1_th.jpg How does the UNC basketball roster stack up this season? News & Observer sports writer Kamran Nia breaks down the Tar Heels' basketball roster under new coach Michael Malone. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article316856843.html/video-embed 95 2026-08-12T17:15:30Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316868339.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95fe4d42-ca78-4a62-bef4-9eb391ba383a/1_th.jpg Forecast: Dangerous heat, storms possible in the Triangle as heat index nears 110 Afternoon highs will be around the mid 90s in the Raleigh-area, with feels-like temps as high as 110. Additionally, isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible Friday. Here's the forecast. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316868339.html/video-embed 140 2026-08-13T15:06:51Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316863012.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60bd4620-b8f4-40a5-958b-e2312332551a/3_th.jpg Meet Durham's new police chief Meet Durham's new Police Chief Stephanie Mardis, who starts on Sept. 8, as she talks about her excitement of starting the job and how she will measure success. Chief Mardis is succeeding Patrice Andrews, who retired on May 1, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316863012.html/video-embed 67 2026-08-13T09:30:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316846334.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/535e451f-9fe0-4626-a5cf-9630bf32058f/1_th.jpg Dethroned Miss NC to take 'legal action' against pageant organizers A lawyer for former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse says evidence shows she was victim of cancel culture — stripped of her title for her Christian faith and conservative views. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316846334.html/video-embed 58 2026-08-11T21:29:29Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316846395.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ffc7c271-946b-48dd-8c70-924b7fb027d3/6_th.jpg Crash demonstration shows dangers of an underride crash with a tractor-trailer A vehicle crashes into the side of a tractor-trailer without protective guards during a demonstration highlighting the dangers of side underride crashes. The test took place at the N.C. State Highway Patrol test track in Raleigh on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, as part of a two-day truck safety conference organized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at N.C. State University. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316846395.html/video-embed 34 2026-08-11T21:36:29Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316009768.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fe819c86-6bc2-469e-a321-9731dc38accc/1_th.jpg Animal welfare advocates ask lawmakers to pass 'Duke's Law' A coalition of animal welfare advocates ask lawmakers to create state regulations on caring for animals that live outside. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316009768.html/video-embed 97 2026-06-04T20:17:40Z no