https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315495624.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/449370af-0f11-4253-817a-cfbd9e0b64b0/1_th.jpg Rep. Cynthia Ball highlights urgent healthcare and medicare goals Rep. Cynthia Ball says the Democratic caucus is committed to protecting Medicare coverage for more than 700,000 North Carolinians, during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315495624.html/video-embed 60 2026-04-22T18:05:41Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315495827.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8dd5716f-23ca-4950-8c11-65229f777f1b/1_th.jpg Rep. Robert Reives speaks out on May 1 teacher march in Raleigh Rep. Robert Reives, says the Democratic caucus supports a planned teacher march on May, 1 in Raleigh, during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315495827.html/video-embed 54 2026-04-22T18:06:55Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article315495463.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/735c9cd5-f800-45e6-bfdf-9e03f1632d52/1_th.jpg NC House Democratic Leader Reives pushes for teacher pay raises Rep. Robert Reives says his caucus is demanding back pay, meaningful raises, and truly competitive salaries to attract and retain top educators in North Carolina. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/article315495463.html/video-embed 48 2026-04-22T16:20:40Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315495293.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/170fec96-87bf-40f3-be59-7314cfaef505/1_th.jpg You wouldn't drive blindfolded, would you? Put the phone down and just drive. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reminds drivers that a “quick text” takes 5 seconds—long enough to drive a football field with your eyes closed. SC is officially hands-free, and as of Feb. 28, 2026, breaking the law could cost you hundreds of dollars and points on your license. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315495293.html/video-embed 30 2026-04-22T15:52:46Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article315500297.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fdb3b707-8a97-4f0f-be3d-42da49b33328/1_th.jpg Explaining NC's incentive program to lure industry to the state Four letters power North Carolina’s biggest economic projects. JDIG, short for job development investment grant, is the main tax incentive the state uses to attract private companies. Apple in Research Triangle Park? Toyota near Greensboro? Pratt & Whitney in Asheville? Scout Motors in Charlotte? All backed by JDIGs. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article315500297.html/video-embed 100 2026-04-22T21:28:15Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article315498918.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f3a3fa3a-d70e-464e-87ef-877beb8ee2bf/1_th.jpg Durham Mayor Leo Williams focuses on housing, safety at annual address As Durham grapples with gun violence, homelessness and a housing shortage, Mayor Leo Williams used his State of the City address to argue the city’s next test isn’t growth, it’s whether residents can feel safe and afford to stay. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article315498918.html/video-embed 126 2026-04-22T19:43:51Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315318136.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/16611e62-ed98-4a59-ae5f-a929d4e8e954/1_th.jpg Thousands march in Raleigh demanding more public school funding from NC lawmakers North Carolina teachers and supporters filled Raleigh's Fayetteville Street as they marched to the Legislature, May 1, 2019. The NCAE is urging North Carolina teachers to call out on May 1, 2026, and march in Raleigh to demand increased public school funding and hold legislators accountable. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315318136.html/video-embed 54 2026-04-06T20:08:38Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article232547437.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/46842d71-bc39-4212-80b5-2cd13b85a3f5/1_th.jpg Fight mosquitoes with these simple tips Fight mosquitoes inside and outside with a few simple tips. Remember to cover windows with screens, remove standing water, and cover your skin with long sleeves shirt and pants. And don't forget insect repellent. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article232547437.html/video-embed 29 2019-07-11T17:21:27Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article315487995.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3e619ef1-2b96-4b98-ad68-7e200bd345f0/1_th.jpg Wake County Commission chair speaks against property tax limits Wake County Commission Chair Don Mial voiced his opposition Monday to a proposal in the North Carolina legislature to limit property tax increases. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article315487995.html/video-embed 54 2026-04-21T21:32:04Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315493585.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a12cb04b-d751-4b71-a69a-e66657600533/1_th.jpg Pianos lost in the music of fire Composer Allen Deaton played a burning baby grand piano while swinging on a 16-foot pendulum in a circle of burning junked pianos he had on his property during the making of a music video for Deaton's song titled "Passion Flame" in 2015 in New Hill, NC. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315493585.html/video-embed 126 2026-04-22T13:22:53Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315487494.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b831b20a-712f-4caf-8d8e-4d9f55453384/3_th.jpg NC Senate leader Berger on what's next and his plans for this session President Pro Tempore Phil Berger talks Tuesday, April 21, 2026, what he hopes the Legislature can accomplish this session and his plans for life after the N.C. Senate. Senator Berger was defeated in the Republican primary by Sam Page. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315487494.html/video-embed 51 2026-04-21T21:12:16Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article315487785.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c0f92577-a505-4793-8a96-1a51540011f5/1_th.jpg Tillis: End 'bogus investigation' of Fed Chair Powell so he can vote in Warsh Sen. Thom Tillis said in a committee hearing Tuesday morning that he will not confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve System unless an investigation into the current chairman is dropped. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article315487785.html/video-embed 85 2026-04-21T21:18:38Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315482652.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/992e0f95-2180-4b82-9ef2-8175a5536b2f/1_th.jpg NC Gov. Stein wants to raise teacher pay to highest in Southeast “If we’re going to continue to build on our long-term economic success, we must start by investing in our public schools," North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein told reporters during a news conference at the Albemarle Building in downtown Raleigh, April 21, 2026. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315482652.html/video-embed 105 2026-04-21T15:55:25Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315486296.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9d1057cc-6313-4eec-9317-afa09d6dcf18/1_th.jpg House Speaker Destin Hall talks about budget outlook North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall speaks about budget negotiations on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the first day of the General Assembly's short session. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315486296.html/video-embed 65 2026-04-21T19:46:12Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315486061.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b85d261a-cb0d-4d53-a74a-afb16eb059b8/5_th.jpg NC State Senate leader Phil Berger on the budget and property revaluations President Pro Tempore Phil Berger talks to the media on where he thinks budget negotiations stand at the start of the General Assembly's short session Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Sen. Berger also talked about how the Legislature could get involved in county property revaluations. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315486061.html/video-embed 108 2026-04-21T19:31:33Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/traffic/article315480716.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/faf2a96b-b697-41b0-bb86-e8ca899c8d8b/1_th.jpg An update on the road construction around the State Fairgrounds It’s been 3 1/2 years since Blue Ridge Road closed near the State Fairgrounds so the N.C. Department of Transportation could build a new underpass at Hillsborough Street. The work on three bridges is near completion, here's an update on progress. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/traffic/article315480716.html/video-embed 63 2026-04-21T14:15:08Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315485235.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4b704db-3208-4393-b9d1-3cf31c6ebdaa/1_th.jpg Raleigh police chief says city is safe, but recent spate of violence 'not acceptable' Despite several shootings and a downtown stabbing incident in recent weeks, Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce began a Tuesday press briefing by saying "Raleigh is a safe city." https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315485235.html/video-embed 97 2026-04-21T18:52:54Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315480278.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/056b30ab-b5a0-4b29-a4f7-417ccd811582/1_th.jpg Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour on wild win over Ottawa Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour talks about the crazy ending to the Hurricanes-Senators Game 2 of the NHL Playoff series. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315480278.html/video-embed 40 2026-04-21T14:00:32Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315475434.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9c7ab84e-c8ba-4289-b336-6d7e6d6f0532/1_th.jpg Durham man charged with DWI in crash that killed 15-year-old Saturday night Police have charged Joseph Savarino, the 26-year-old grandson of foermer Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, with DWI in a Saturday night crash that killed a15-year-old boy riding his bike in northwest Durham, court records show. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315475434.html/video-embed 60 2026-04-20T21:56:30Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315480206.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fc77047-1fb0-41d7-8802-a35613667faa/1_th.jpg Hurricanes Jordan Martinook on scoring the game-winning goal vs. Ottawa Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook talks about the crazy ending to the Hurricanes-Senators Game 2 of the NHL Playoff series. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315480206.html/video-embed 33 2026-04-21T12:36:01Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article315459656.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f86071a5-2962-4ada-91eb-44d1243905d7/1_th.jpg Priceless memorabilia, powerful impact: Auction helps feed those in need An autographed basketball is sold at auction to benefit TABLE, a non-profit that addresses food insecurities of children and families in Orange County, on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Carrboro, N.C https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article315459656.html/video-embed 37 2026-04-19T01:49:50Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article315466670.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e13c984d-afc9-4ce8-9298-56a57f2624d1/2_th.jpg Photos: UNC baseball vs. Georgia Tech See images from No. 3 North Carolina's game against the No. 2 Yellow Jackets at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Georgia Tech defeated the Tar Heels 5-2. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article315466670.html/video-embed 39 2026-04-20T04:41:54Z no https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article307823980.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b28fd2b4-d52e-437a-9182-06cf5413ff1a/1_th.jpg Experience the fun at the new Gipson Play Plaza at Raleigh’s Dix Park! The 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza offers inclusive features for people of all ages. There’s a 91-foot-long swing, shaded seating, a splash pad and access to the newly renovated historic House of Many Porches, which offers a grab-and-go market and cafe. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article307823980.html/video-embed 73 2025-06-04T08:50:00Z no