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/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/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 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/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/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/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/living/food-drink/article315461184.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62eced3f-34e6-4d16-9133-cc1833e64f94/1_th.jpg 'So, so, good': Aaktun's breakfast sandwich is worth the trip The N&O's Drew Jackson tries the breakfast sandwich at Aaktun, which is served in griddled Challah bread and stuffed with cheesy scrambled eggs, hot sauce and toppings like Chorizo sausage and avocado. https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article315461184.html/video-embed 113 2026-04-20T12:00:00Z 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/article315458866.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/67415452-fbfc-4b95-ad8a-78acadd4e2a7/1_th.jpg Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour on Game 1 vs Ottawa Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour talks about the Canes' NHL playoff game against the Ottawa Senators after a Game 1 win. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article315458866.html/video-embed 51 2026-04-18T23:35:13Z 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/sports/article315458902.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/85c1aa50-dbc6-4f8d-abfd-df08b955eb13/1_th.jpg Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven on the Jordan Staal-Brady Tkachuk fight The Carolina Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven talks about the Game 1 NHL Playoff fight between Jordan Staal and the Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article315458902.html/video-embed 23 2026-04-18T23:42:23Z 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