https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315729983.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2c63c1c-b668-4505-b60c-3f12a69a69b9/3_th.jpg NC leaders announce framework of a budget agreement including raises North Carolina Sen. Phil Berger and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announce the framework of a budget, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 after many delays. The plan includes raises for teachers and state employees. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315729983.html/video-embed 159 2026-05-12T20:27:03Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315722224.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0b90db8f-17ef-4c3f-8d11-12eeab1475e3/1_th.jpg Wolfpack basketball coach Justin Gainey on 'finding the right fit' at NC State NC State men’s basketball coach Justin Gainey discusses finding the "right fit," and his return to Raleigh after lessons from mentors like Rick Barnes. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article315722224.html/video-embed 148 2026-05-12T12:34:05Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article315714052.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/df362b09-06de-49b7-89dd-dcd51c587214/4_th.jpg Blue Angels and other aircraft wow the crowds in Havelock, NC Tens of thousands came to this weekend's air show at MCAS Cherry Point in Havelock, N.C.. The two day event featured flights by the Blue Angels, F-35 Lightning II, the F-16 Viper, the AV-8B Harrier along with many other performers. The air show is scheduled to return in 2028. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article315714052.html/video-embed 58 2026-05-11T19:00:51Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article267279202.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/69f87250-7e93-47f3-af53-b0bcb60ecf9e/1_th.jpg NC treasurer rejected new manager for troubled Spring Lake in 2022 In 2022, North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell said the state would not approve money to hire former Kenly town manager Justine Jones as new town manager for financially troubled Spring Lake, saying the town’s choice “does not generate confidence.” https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article267279202.html/video-embed 44 2022-10-13T21:38:27Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315729045.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/34ebd1a0-feec-4d45-a194-380fcb0b8b16/2_th.jpg 10-foot long alligator in a tug-of-war with 4 NC cops A dangerous tug-of-war played out Monday near the North Carolina coast, with a 400-pound alligator at one end of a rope and four Sunset Beach officers at the other end. The alligator was taken to a nearby lake and released, officials said. Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article315725207.html https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315729045.html/video-embed 74 2026-05-12T19:30:06Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article315719457.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a8db39e9-134d-4a3c-a176-a5bf63ea780e/1_th.jpg Solar panels generate all the power NC Siemens plant needs The solar panels over the parking lot of the Siemens plant in Wendell, North Carolina, generate 1.25 megawatts of power, while also providing shade for the cars and trucks underneath. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article315719457.html/video-embed 71 2026-05-12T10:30:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315709259.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2723aa7-4e50-4153-af48-9e28b273d876/1_th.jpg Man critically injured after shooting on Mother's Day at Silver Spoon restaurant in Durham A man was critically injured while intervening in an employee dispute at Silver Spoon on North Roxboro Street in Durham late Sunday morning. Police said bystanders held the suspect until Durham officers arrived. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315709259.html/video-embed 104 2026-05-11T13:12:05Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article315712251.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4bab2ba1-0016-44f9-97e1-dbbc9358e24a/1_th.jpg Person found dead in house fire in Chapel Hill Firefighters found one person dead after a house fire Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at Red Bud Lane and Honeysuckle Road in Chapel Hill https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article315712251.html/video-embed 60 2026-05-11T17:06:04Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315712005.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/710ece46-f38b-4110-bab1-c64f8c18e47b/1_th.jpg Famed producer 9th Wonder graduates from NC Central After dropping out in the 90s, Patrick Douthit — known professionally as Grammy-winning producer 9th Wonder — returned to graduate from NC Central, celebrating a long-awaited Class of 2026 commencement in Durham. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315712005.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-11T16:49:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315657166.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8447de4e-6c5d-4a10-acfb-cff246259a56/1_th.jpg Can the 'Intelligent Speed Assistance' device combat super speeders in NC? N.C. Rep. Mike Schietzelt drives a car equipped with an "Intelligent Speed Assistance" device that prevents a driver from speeding, while Michael Travars of LifeSafer, the company that makes the system, explains from the backseat how it works. Schietzelt, a Wake County Republican, is cosponsor of a bill that would allow courts and law enforcement agencies to use ISA technology with repeat offenders in North Carolina. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315657166.html/video-embed 72 2026-05-06T17:01:11Z no