https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664644.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59a15a99-11ce-499a-bebd-5e2f565f7fda/1_th.jpg Raleigh asks judge to remove city from Hailey Brooks parade-death lawsuit Lawyers presented arguments regarding a motion to remove the City of Raleigh and two city employees from the family of Hailey Brooks wrongful death lawsuit. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664644.html/video-embed 112 2026-05-07T01:37:30Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664224.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/79b11bb5-9624-42b7-81ba-8db6e798aee8/1_th.jpg Former Durham Rescue Mission staffer accused of months-long sexual abuse A former resident at the Durham Rescue Mission has sued after alleged sexual assaults by a volunteer coordinator and claims the shelter was negligent. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664224.html/video-embed 48 2026-05-07T00:51:39Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664276.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/04c190e8-d86e-4991-adba-0b45e7895516/1_th.jpg Amtrak train slams into trailer at Cary crossing injuring passengers Cary police said an Amtrak train slammed into a construction trailer causing several minor injuries to passengers. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315664276.html/video-embed 131 2026-05-07T01:03:19Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315659165.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1abf64e3-73c3-4984-ad18-8a3a6c28c3b8/2_th.jpg Rep. Cunningham: 'When you're carrying on with each other all the time, that's a distraction' NC Rep. Carla Cunningham, at podium, spoke to reporters during her first press conference, May 6, 2026, since changing her party from Democrat to unaffiliated. Cunningham did not want to answer questions outside of those about proposed legislation. She was joined by both Democrats and Republicans, and said her focus this session will be on “getting things done.” https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315659165.html/video-embed 21 2026-05-07T01:04:37Z 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 https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315657600.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3197d91a-11d2-45d4-be89-137a152521d3/1_th.jpg Wake County looks at a 2‑cent tax hike to close revenue gap Wake County proposes a 2-cent tax increase per $100 to fund schools, public safety and jails, using $35M in reserves amid appeals, exemptions and rising costs. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315657600.html/video-embed 177 2026-05-06T17:28:53Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315641706.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c75e0bc-c143-4fa0-98ac-2698d9b68337/4_th.jpg WakeMed CEO says Atrium merger would expand care, investment Donald Gintzig, president and CEO of WakeMed, announces details of a proposed merger between the nonprofit health system and Charlotte-based Atrium Health, saying the agreement would provide WakeMed with increased investment in staff and facilities to support its community health care mission. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315641706.html/video-embed 95 2026-05-05T17:55:57Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315646906.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7ab927a-b48f-400e-bd28-e5e71446b3ca/1_th.jpg Brother remembers victim of Carrboro fire Thomas Owens Jr., the victim of a fatal fire at Hillmont Condominiums in Carrboro on Monday, is remembered as a compassionate person by his brother. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315646906.html/video-embed 73 2026-05-05T21:31:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315645452.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f3ae372-f40d-4932-8c67-fb915275bc4b/1_th.jpg One killed, 20 left without homes after Carrboro fire A two-alarm fire at Hillmont Condominiums in Carrboro on Monday, destroyed several units, killing one resident and leaving at least 20 people without a home.The man who died in the fire has been identified as 53-year-old Thomas Owens Jr.. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315645452.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-05T20:12:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633363.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e322e1f5-91cb-4e48-828e-71ee475f0f42/1_th.jpg Man arrested at Apex car wash accused Trump threat could face up to 5 years in prison Daniel Swain, who is charged with threatening President Donald Trump, appeared in federal court Monday. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633363.html/video-embed 28 2026-05-04T22:59:46Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633140.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fdff28df-abee-4204-b84d-df5253548e13/1_th.jpg Apartment fire causes major damage to units in Carrboro Firefighters in Carrboro, N.C. battled a major fire at the Hillmont Apartments on Fidelity Street, Monday, May 4, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633140.html/video-embed 15 2026-05-04T22:37:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315585902.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/846cbbfa-819a-4f89-bc97-c8993db5a494/1_th.jpg See what the NC Education campus will look like in downtown Raleigh The massive construction site in downtown Raleigh, taking up a city block, is taking shape as the new North Carolina Education Campus. See excerpts from a video presentation on the project. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315585902.html/video-embed 96 2026-05-06T09:30:00Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633021.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1da2a27b-090e-4fe1-aaf3-be49563d0421/1_th.jpg Wake County commissioners delay vote on WakeMed merger with Atrium Health ABC11 reports on the growing concerns over the surprise announcement of a possible merger and the delay in any decisions. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315633021.html/video-embed 133 2026-05-04T22:32:45Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315632530.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dae687f4-aff6-4cf0-aacc-aa140997303b/1_th.jpg SBI called to investigate whether taxpayer money was used to pay for lobbying of state lawmakers The News & Observer's Dan Kane explains that the state is investigating whether taxpayer money was used to pay for lobbying of state lawmakers. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315632530.html/video-embed 113 2026-05-04T21:47:53Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315627371.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ec3943ba-7e56-4003-8399-033ed978e5a7/1_th.jpg Surprise and opposition to possible WakeMed merger with Atrium Health After a surprise announcement Friday afternoon, a plan to vote on approving the merger of two of North Carolina’s largest healthcare systems, WakeMed and Atrium Health, may be postponed. Our newsgathering partner ABC11 reports. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315627371.html/video-embed 114 2026-05-04T16:10:10Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315627841.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/73b9ab41-2fd1-44cc-90d1-d57480d415f2/1_th.jpg Police investigate report of a stabbing at Durham Amazon facility Durham police are investigating a stabbing Monday morning at an Amazon facility that evacuated employees from the building. Officers received a call about a stabbing around 7 a.m. at Amazon’s distribution center on National Way in Durham, according to ABC11, the News & Observer’s newsgathering partner. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315627841.html/video-embed 21 2026-05-04T16:24:57Z no