https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316200864.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/08703a19-ec85-46d2-b9e1-95457577810d/2_th.jpg Caniacs gather for Stanley Cup celebration Several hours before the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration parade and rally is set to begin, hundreds of Caniac fans are gathered along the streets and at the City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316200864.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-20T12:26:57Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316184271.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/332191d6-014f-4ef1-8502-00dd7cf7fa49/1_th.jpg Duke scientist explores the universe with new telescope Duke physicist Eve Vavagiakis helps deploy the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope atop a mountain in Chile’s Atacama Desert to probe the universe’s for new discoveries https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article316184271.html/video-embed 67 2026-06-19T13:49:24Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316182011.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7bc26d3-34f3-4b63-81c9-15bfcb86879d/1_th.jpg E-bikes vs. electric motorcycles: Raleigh police explain the differences As e-bikes become more popular, we’re seeing confusion about what qualifies as an e-bike and what’s actually an electric motorcycle (e-moto). The Raleigh Police Department produced the PSA to educate parents on the differences and where e-bikes can legally be ridden, and how to operate them safely. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316182011.html/video-embed 82 2026-06-20T12:24:54Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316181119.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/94908983-dfcd-41ea-86ad-56771d2be482/1_th.jpg Watch a bear ambling across US 64 in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge A bear crosses U.S. 64 in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, where the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to build several culverts where wildlife can pass safely under the highway. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316181119.html/video-embed 33 2026-06-18T18:08:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316181806.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4e4981d7-53dc-42c9-855a-56a1b49fbae1/1_th.jpg Highlighting the Canes' run to the Stanley Cup ABC11's Joel Brown and The N&O's Justin Pelletier talk about the Carolina Hurricanes epic run to win the Stanley Cup under the guidance of coach Rod Brind'Amour, the Conn Smythe trophy recipient in the Canes' 2006 Cup win. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316181806.html/video-embed 161 2026-06-18T20:43:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316161329.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e301e93-ed12-4015-8ad3-a99c1ef449af/3_th.jpg Triangle forecast: Triple-digit heat index, storms possible across central NC Rain and thunderstorms chances increase for the area Thursday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. Moisture from remnants of Arthur will move northeastward and could enhance rainfall tonight and Friday. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article316161329.html/video-embed 89 2026-06-17T14:07:53Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316166626.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eaed9d56-1fb3-48c1-9bea-b61b0713089f/1_th.jpg A look back at the Canes' championship run to the Stanley Cup The Carolina Hurricanes stormed through the playoffs, going 16-3 to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to secure the Canes' second Stanley Cup on the 20th anniversary of the team's first cup. Here's a look back at the games. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article316166626.html/video-embed 142 2026-06-17T19:19:18Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article316168629.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9a479f49-a994-4dc7-bdb4-28c78a7db2e1/3_th.jpg NC governor advocates for MLB team in Raleigh North Carolina Governor Josh Stein says it's time for a Major League Baseball team in Raleigh following the success of the Carolina Hurricanes. Stein was at an appearance in Charlotte when he talked with reporters. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article316168629.html/video-embed 43 2026-06-17T21:35:51Z no