https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317475716.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b0eeeab3-c189-4873-a8e1-d6a9eac0d21e/1_th.jpg UNC's Matt Able on how he expects to fit into the Tar Heels' playmaking spot Matt Able discusses sharing playmaking duties, and how matchups will shape the Tar Heels’ offense down the stretch of games this season. Able transferred from rival N.C. State. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317475716.html/video-embed 72 2026-10-02T21:19:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317476168.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3fc6b04d-c0d5-4e9c-a553-00f90b71bb2e/1_th.jpg UNC guard Terrence Brown talks catch-and-shoot for the Tar Heels UNC guard Terrence Brown talks about having the ball in his hands for catch-and-shoot opportunities for the Tar Heels under new head coach Michael Malone. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article317476168.html/video-embed 43 2026-10-02T21:57:17Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317475224.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e89f3829-5ec6-4a8e-a595-3dca74f28db6/1_th.jpg NC is changing math standards. Here’s what high school students will now take The new high school math requirements are explained by Charles Aiken, section chief of math for the N.C. Department of Public Instruction at the State Board of Education's meeting on Sept. 1, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317475224.html/video-embed 148 2026-10-02T20:48:50Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317471384.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9ce5f5bd-8e98-499f-9587-1205d309aefa/1_th.jpg Indulge yourself with a scrumptious Croque Monsieur or Madame at Cafe Royale Cafe Royale is the latest project at The Exchange from Patrick Shanahan and Robby Opperman, who also created the ornate Capulet Cocktail Club next door. Frederique Leonard, the Cafe Royale general manager, introduces the restaurant's Croque Monsieur. Cafe Royale opens Monday, Oct. 5. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317471384.html/video-embed 74 2026-10-02T16:19:38Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317460945.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5ecb63de-e766-44e4-8794-0aeb0925d22d/1_th.jpg It’s “A Different World “…..NC Central Basketball Edition The NCCU Eagles and Coach Lavelle Moton released It’s “A Different World “…..NC Central Basketball Edition. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317460945.html/video-embed 66 2026-10-01T20:17:55Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317465180.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f5699bdd-a4c5-4a66-8028-026c3a93c992/4_th.jpg Get your first look inside the new Hotel Indigo, formerly the Holiday Inn Take a tour with the News & Observer's Autumn Coleman as the Hotel Indigo in downtown Raleigh, N.C., officially opens on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. The hotel, which was formerly the round Holiday Inn, reopened after a $36 million renovation. The 204-room hotel features a mid-century modern design with the High Ground Lounge on the top floor of the building. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article317465180.html/video-embed 100 2026-10-02T09:00:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317459300.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ff5173c0-de67-44dd-97d5-722835d47824/1_th.jpg 'Backpack' the bear is the chunkiest in the annual Fat Bear competition Bear 89, nicknamed "Backpack," has been crowned the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion at Alaska's Katmai National Park after winning the annual online voting contest. The bear was named "Backpack" for riding on it's mother's back as a cub. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317459300.html/video-embed 30 2026-10-01T18:42:28Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317456913.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/913f090f-7fdf-450f-9bc4-3905fc99a6cf/4_th.jpg NC State changes practices in hopes of avoiding blown leads late in games N.C. State linebacker Harvey Dyson talks about the change in the practice structure and needing to be locked in. The Wolfpack made the change to hopefully prevent more blown leads in the closing minutes of games. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article317456913.html/video-embed 47 2026-10-01T16:15:04Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317446496.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d6340af-436a-4589-a78f-b41003de887c/1_th.jpg What is a shadow hearing and how does it apply to threats to NC elections? Lawmakers, advocates and Justice Allison Riggs warned in Raleigh on threats to North Carolina elections, telling voters ballots will be counted and to turn out. News & Observer reporter Kyle Ingram explains. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article317446496.html/video-embed 48 2026-09-30T21:31:03Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317446186.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f0e2cc6-f275-4370-aa69-50ec4848c033/7_th.jpg Why one Durham Black family chose private schools Tiwana McGill a Durham project manager, enrolled her two youngest children in private schools. Her son Tyler, 16, left, is a junior at JD Clement Early College High School and previously attended Duke School and daughter Christine, 14, is a freshman at Durham Early College of Health Sciences, and previously attended Gorman Christian Academy. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article317446186.html/video-embed 74 2026-09-30T11:57:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317443177.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f94789ba-8b5e-4f70-80f5-b30b71c22c3e/1_th.jpg Neighbors say Glenwood South noise and crime aren’t trivial Residents raised concerns about crime, traffic, noise and the city’s failures in regulating Glenwood South, the densest residential area in Raleigh. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317443177.html/video-embed 159 2026-09-30T18:16:30Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317440169.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2aeb0431-d1fc-4d17-95ca-753fa02f0970/1_th.jpg Caterpillar announces major expansion of their Sanford facility Caterpillar has announced that it will invest $1 billion in North Carolina to expand their Cat Compact manufacturing capacity in Sanford, N.C. south of Raleigh. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317440169.html/video-embed 50 2026-09-30T15:16:52Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317445355.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f4bf6049-9625-47d3-b2da-c0d168feccfd/1_th.jpg Dampf Good BBQ reconsidering Durham restaurant after backlash Dampf Good BBQ owner Nick Dampf may back out of planned Durham, N.C. location in the Pit on Geer Street after backlash over past social posts and online threats against family. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317445355.html/video-embed 78 2026-09-30T20:23:21Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317433571.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1ec1d093-921b-4a80-ae44-f296318a1b66/1_th.jpg Carolina Hurricanes hang their Stanley Cup banner to open the regular season The Carolina Hurricanes hung their Stanley Cup Championship banner and celebrated with the cup in front of their home crowd in the Lenovo Center to open the 2026-27 regular season. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article317433571.html/video-embed 37 2026-09-30T00:27:07Z no