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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317928028.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dcca3a5e-1513-4c97-ac68-21a2948788ad/1_th.jpg Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan breaks down Governor Josh Stein’s post-election priorities What’s next for North Carolina? The News & Observer’s political reporter Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan breaks down Gov. Josh Stein’s priorities following the election and what the shift in power at the General Assembly could mean for the state’s political future. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317928028.html/video-embed 68 2026-11-04T19:59:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317925632.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c48e72a4-85a8-4269-b27b-795ee5cc6839/3_th.jpg Sadlacks is coming back to Raleigh! Drew Jackson explains. Beloved sandwich shop and dive bar Sadlacks is coming back to Raleigh in a new incarnation. News & Observer food writer expalins its history and its future. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317925632.html/video-embed 61 2026-11-04T18:14:27Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317924093.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/22a18799-0b5a-442d-954a-7b36ac91cb05/1_th.jpg Politics reporter Danielle Battaglia breaks down NC's election 'Blue Tsunami' News & Observer politics reporter Danielle Battaglia works the numbers on the massive wins by Democrats in N.C. Congressional races. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317924093.html/video-embed 88 2026-11-04T17:07:44Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317907715.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8b76542-f1ab-41df-ba31-3cbe0491c38b/1_th.jpg N&O News Brief: NC's late to the party for America's 250th license plate News & Observer Managing Editor Thad Ogburn discusses our reporting on the N.C. license plate to celebrate the America 250 celebration. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317907715.html/video-embed 79 2026-11-03T21:17:45Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317894576.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a76e2af2-6acd-4780-9d59-53134177e74a/1_th.jpg Michael Malone on his team’s inconsistency: ‘Two steps forward, three steps back’ North Carolina head coach Michael Malone breaks down the importance of winning the rebounding battle and stacking positive plays together after the Tar Heels’ victory over Western Carolina https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317894576.html/video-embed 42 2026-11-03T03:46:48Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317894667.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/97d425ed-7448-4b85-9b62-7a0c3c22d920/2_th.jpg NC State basketball's Gainey on his first game as head coach: 'It was special' Hear from new N.C. State basketball coach Justin Gainey, a Wolfpack alum who played for the team from 1996 to 2000, as he coaches his first game at the Lenovo Center Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The Wolfpack defeated Campbell 83-64. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317894667.html/video-embed 65 2026-11-03T03:58:11Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317889202.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c9182ab3-e0d0-451b-83ec-e56913579ec1/1_th.jpg N&O News Brief: Possible 2030 census impacts on NC News & Observer Managing Editor Thad Ogburn talks about the stories working in the newsroom and what's coming up. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article317889202.html/video-embed 37 2026-11-02T20:55:44Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317891782.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2346fbda-1ac6-47ef-b020-74ea652f780d/1_th.jpg Is UNC football's GM a temp? Michael McCleary explains. News & Observer University of North Carolina sports beat writer Michael McCleary explains the football GM job search process and it's current interim situation. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317891782.html/video-embed 66 2026-11-02T23:26:21Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317912047.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0b7ffef3-d291-43d8-a7ad-65b053496ebe/2_th.jpg Supporters cheer as Roy Cooper is projected to win the Senate Supporters react as CNN projects Roy Cooper winning the North Carolina Senate race against Michael Whatley during a party in Raleigh Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317912047.html/video-embed 30 2026-11-04T01:35:21Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317888591.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b0fce48-6081-445f-8450-ff8ef3875cd2/1_th.jpg What are some scenarios for control of the NC General Assembly after the elections News & Observer Capitol Bureau Chief Dawn Vaughan breaks down some of the possible scenarious for control of the N.C. Legislature after the final vote counts are in from the 2026 elections. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317888591.html/video-embed 60 2026-11-02T20:10:56Z no