https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317973056.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bdacd0f6-f420-465b-9524-1d32d4b3bf73/2_th.jpg Philip Rivers meets with NC State group and talks about possibly coming back to coach the Wolfpack Philip Rivers spoke to the media Friday night after St. Michael Catholic High School’s loss in the first round of the Alabama Double-A Playoffs, sharing details about the N.C. State football job and the possibility of being named head coach at his alma mater. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317973056.html/video-embed 209 2026-11-07T14:17:34Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317953289.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62d78a6a-e360-4181-b556-67a3fb925ca4/2_th.jpg Photos from Duke basketball's victory over Coastal Carolina Hear from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer while viewing more than 60 images from the Blue Devils' 113-52 victory over Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317953289.html/video-embed 53 2026-11-06T05:07:08Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317965938.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2373ca4c-c2fa-4c11-8f45-82b620396876/3_th.jpg A rare right whale sighting captured on video of of NC's Outer Banks A pregnant North Atlantic right whale was spotted off North Carolina’s coast near Nags Head on Oct. 30. There are only about 380 North Atlantic right whales left in the world, and sightings are extremely rare. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317965938.html/video-embed 63 2026-11-07T09:54:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317969551.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/735da7b2-5aa2-4fe9-9418-f54802fbabc1/2_th.jpg NC State's Gainey on victory over ETSU: 'What concerns me is we have to come out of the gate defensively' Hear what Wolfpack head basketball coach Justin Gainey had to say after the Pack's 77-63 victory over East Tennessee State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. After being down by 10 with 15:42 left in the game, N.C. State came roaring back, tying the game three minutes later. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317969551.html/video-embed 56 2026-11-07T03:18:42Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317972735.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d24ea3fb-555d-42f2-8413-c268f77e6fa4/2_th.jpg A change in pace and understanding leads to improvement for the Tar Heels The News & Observer's UNC beat reporter Michael McCleary explains the big change in performance on the basketball court in their win over Wofford after struggling earlier in the week. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317972735.html/video-embed 65 2026-11-07T13:36:36Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317967453.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/49248342-cd83-45aa-b8a2-6ce229dd18ed/2_th.jpg N&O News Brief: Continuing developments in the Sigma Nu frat investigation News & Observer reporter Renee Umsted updates on what we're pursuing in the case of alleged hazing at the Sigma Nu fraternity at N.C. State. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317967453.html/video-embed 50 2026-11-06T23:35:48Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317949051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6fd5b6b1-a8e1-4d4e-8b87-0205c469b942/1_th.jpg Search warrants reveal disturbing allegations in Sigma Nu frat hazing at NC State Newly obtained search warrants outline graphic allegations tied to an ongoing criminal investigation into the Sigma Nu fraternity at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The News & Observer's Higher Education writer Jane Winik Sartwell reports on the developments. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317949051.html/video-embed 35 2026-11-05T22:18:55Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317942252.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/92dcf3fb-0c8c-4496-8a97-63c3c86d4220/1_th.jpg Analyzing the blue wave in NC political power with the N&O's Kyle Ingram News & Observer Democracy reporter Kyle Ingram speaks with Joel Brown of our newsgathering partners at ABC11 about the major shift of political power to the Democrats in N.C. and the potential impacts moving forward. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317942252.html/video-embed 229 2026-11-05T16:27:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317949615.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d9aabcc5-13ba-439c-bf02-e7f9f16b56db/3_th.jpg N&O News Brief: A viral video sparks outrage and calls for parental accountability News & Observer reporter Renee Umsted discuess N&O reporting in the wake of a viral video showing two teens on e-bikes harassing patrons with racist and homophobic slurs at North Hills in Raleigh. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317949615.html/video-embed 45 2026-11-05T23:01:57Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317940437.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/19884a14-9671-4a28-8a74-7e998cde6a08/1_th.jpg How much did UNC pay to investigate former football GM Michael Lombardi? Michael Lombardi is gone as the GM for football at the University of North Carolina, and we now know, at least, how much Carolina spent on the probe, thanks to contracts and itemized invoices obtained by the News & Observer. Higher Education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell explains. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317940437.html/video-embed 38 2026-11-05T14:51:16Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317933112.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ccc59454-3a09-45a1-acd8-0115f60a215a/3_th.jpg N&O News Brief: Coffee closures hit the Triangle News & Observer Managing Editor Thad Ogburn discusses reporting on recent coffee shop closures and hope around the corner for those needed their java fix. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317933112.html/video-embed 48 2026-11-05T00:43:01Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317929679.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/58c28c0c-7f53-48ac-a348-36c01562ba0e/1_th.jpg Another signature Raleigh restaurant is closing. Drew Jackson has the details. News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson discusses the news about Fiction Kitchen, a standout vegan restaurant in Raleigh since 2013, that will close Nov. 14 after relocating to Gateway Plaza from downtown and struggling post-COVID. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317929679.html/video-embed 73 2026-11-04T21:13:50Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317929627.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3b532b2e-d3f6-4186-acbc-977e5a369c49/1_th.jpg Governor Josh Stein on what comes next after the power shift in North Carolina’s General Assembly North Carolina Governor Josh Stein outlines his priorities, and plans for working with the General Assembly https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317929627.html/video-embed 82 2026-11-04T21:12:03Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317969350.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87a03d64-13c5-47bb-878d-8df89c60fa5e/1_th.jpg What is coach Michael Malone’s favorite stat from the Tar Heels' win over Wofford ? North Carolina coach Michael Malone praises his team following their 109-79 victory over Wofford https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317969350.html/video-embed 68 2026-11-07T02:54:29Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/restaurants/article317949345.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8022b7c9-09b1-43d9-96ee-c3e4f5142b56/1_th.jpg A top chef brings a firely fusion of spice and punchy citrus to Durham with M Nikkei M Nikkei opened in Durham’s Five Points, bringing Chef Michael Lee’s long-awaited Nikkei cuisine with hamachi ceviche, toro tiradito and locally grown Peruvian peppers. https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/restaurants/article317949345.html/video-embed 103 2026-11-05T22:44:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317913706.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e9f125a-0666-4bca-a1ee-1a4e15e132d1/4_th.jpg Crowds celebrate in NC with Senator-elect Roy Cooper Senator-elect Roy Cooper thanks his supporters at his victory celebration in Raleigh Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, after defeating Republican Michael Whatley for a seat in the U.S. Senate. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317913706.html/video-embed 72 2026-11-04T03:09:05Z no