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/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316896482.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e0fefc28-a9cf-456b-9b9e-910dc945bf72/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young talks about preseason loss to Buffalo Bills Starting quarterback Bryce Young explains the first-team offense’s shortcomings in the Panthers’ preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Highmark Stadium. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316896482.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-16T00:12:24Z 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/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/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/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/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/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