Shaw University dorm fails fire inspection again; displaced students still living in hotels
Students displaced by a fire nearly a month ago remain in hotels, and some parents say they've had enough.
Weekend Around The Hill: March 5 – March 8
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here. FIRE: Forests, Frankenstein, and the Flames of Hell. Thursday, March 5 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Carolina Public Humanities is holding a...
Movies and TV shows casting in Durham
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
The Nostalgic North Carolina Diner That’s Frozen In The 1950s
Time travel is real, and it’s located in Cary, North Carolina, disguised as The Shiny Diner. You don’t need a DeLorean or a police box, just an appetite and a sense of adventure. The moment you lay eyes on The Shiny Diner, you’ll understand why people stop their...
Wake County dedicates over $331,500 in McKinsey opioid funds to prevention and education
Wake County is directing $331,500 from a McKinsey opioid settlement to prevention and education programs, seeking partners as overdose deaths stay above pre-pandemic levels.
Apartment fire underscores need for renters’ insurance
A Feb. 23 Wake County apartment fire that injured six people and displaced 70 residents highlights the need for tenants to purchase renters’ insurance. Renters’ insurance is one of the most affordable insurance products you can buy. While prices may vary depending on deductibles and the amount of personal property...
Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will deliver State of Town address
Thursday's speech is expected to cover several key topics, including the town manager transition.
Wolfpack Pulls Out Late Win in Ranked Matchup
The Pack 9 battled all afternoon against a scrappy, 16th-ranked Coastal Carolina team, ultimately escaping with a 6-4 win.
Q&A: School board chair on why CHCCS plans to close schools
Public schools across the state are losing enrollment. That's true even in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, which has long attracted families to the area with its reputation for strong academics and local funding. That district's school board expects to vote this week to study whether to close up to two...
NC State Burger Spot Barley & Burger Bails After Just Three Months
Barley & Burger's Hillsborough Street outpost abruptly went dark this week after barely three months in business, leaving an empty dining room and a "for rent" sign in the window of a longtime restaurant space near NC State. Owners handed the keys back to the landlord on Tuesday, and by Wednesday the storefront was...

















