Raleigh Quarry War Boils Over as Wake Stone Digs In by Umstead
Wake Stone, now part of Vulcan Materials, is intensifying its legal battle to keep its quarry near William B. Umstead State Park operational beyond 2031, after a Wake County judge reinstated a 50-year “sunset” clause requiring closure by that date. The company has filed to intervene in a conservation coalition’s...
This North Carolina Fabric Wonderland Has Crafters Coming From Miles Around
I never expected to spend an entire afternoon wandering through aisles of fabric, but that’s exactly what happened when I first walked into Cary Quilting Company at 935 N Harrison Ave, Cary, North Carolina. The moment I stepped inside, I understood why quilters drive from Ohio and beyond to visit this remarkable shop.
Can an acne pill affect the mind? Expert weighs in on minocycline and violence
As the sentencing hearing continues in the Hedingham neighborhood mass-shooting case in Raleigh, the defense has pointed to a commonly prescribed acne medication, minocycline , as a possible factor in confessed shooter Austin Thompson’s behavior. In court filings and testimony, attorneys have suggested that...
Bill Self just reminded everyone why Kansas is more elite than North Carolina
Kansas upset No. 1 Arizona in Allen Fieldhouse, but not a single fan ended up on the court, unlike other blue blood programs.
11 Mexican Restaurants In North Carolina Serving Next-Level Salsa
North Carolina’s Mexican food scene is on fire, and the salsa is stealing the show. From the mountains to the coast, restaurants are serving up vibrant, house-made salsas that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Whether you’re craving smoky chipotle heat or tangy tomatillo brightness, these...
State Rep. William Brisson receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Retiring State Rep. William Brisson received the N.C. Ag Partnership Award on Feb. 5 for his decades of service to agriculture, rural communit
DCSO Narcotics Investigators Make Another Bust Involving Fentanyl
DURHAM, NC – (Thursday, February 12, 2026)– The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), in its continued efforts to target local drug dealers, has arrested a Durham man for trafficking in fentanyl. On the evening of February 11, 2026, investigators were monitoring a known...
Late-Night Sidewalk Slaying Shakes East Umstead Block In Durham
A late-night shooting on East Umstead Street Wednesday left a man critically injured; he later died at the hospital, Durham police said. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Tavarus Joyner. Officers searched for a suspect while investigators processed the scene into the early morning hours. Scene and...
Michael Whatley, Roy Cooper vote as in person early voting kicks off
In-person early voting is officially underway in North Carolina ahead of the March 3 primary. The two frontrunners for U.S. Senate didn’t waste any time to cast their ballots. Former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley voted in Gastonia. Former Gov. Roy Cooper voted in Raleigh.
Duke Sophomore’s Future Could Be in Question
On today's episode of the Duke Blue Devils Insider Podcast, we discussed this sophomore's struggles and what his future could potentially have in store.
