Federal job losses in the Triangle. CHCCS faces elementary school closure. NC’s Black Bear...
Federal worker job losses in the Triangle, one year after government cuts. A conversation with journalist Abraham Kenmore, who recently wrote a piece for Indy Week titled “A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces.”. Abraham Kenmore, freelance journalist. 0:13:00. Chapel...
Why This ICONIC BBQ Destination Keeps Locals Coming Back in Durham, NC
Open Tue-Thu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Mon Closed. Durham locals first fall in love with that smoky aroma drifting off University Drive, then stay loyal for the plates piled high with slow‑cooked meat and homestyle sides.
Man in wheelchair dies after getting hit by car on Glenwood Avenue; lanes closed
Inbound lanes of Glenwood Avenue have since reopened after crews investigated and cleared the scene.
Amtrak Train Obliterates Semi-Truck at Durham Crossing: Truck Driver Walks Away, 235 Passengers Unhurt
A Durham, North Carolina intersection turned into a hazmat scene Tuesday morning when an Amtrak passenger train barreled into an 18-wheeler that had stalled across the tracks. The collision, which unfolded just before 10 a.m. ... Read more
Duke sued for trademark infringement of ‘Put Up Your Dukes’ phrase
A boxing equipment company filed a lawsuit against Duke last Friday, alleging that the University's use of the phrase "Put Up Your Dukes" constituted trademark infringement and counterfeiting of the company’s trademark. In the lawsuit, KDukesBoxing, which says it is the first premier Black-owned boxing gloves and equip
Texas man found with more than $16 million worth of meth in Wake County:...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More than $16 million worth of methamphetamine was seized during a multi-agency drug operation in Wake County Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said. According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a search in the 6100 block of Corporate Ridge Road near Raleigh with the assistance
Elementary school near Chapel Hill dismisses early after fallen tree knocks out power: District
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — An outage at an elementary school near Chapel Hill led to an early dismissal on Wednesday afternoon, district officials said. According to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools officials, the power, internet, and phone outage is affecting Morris Grove Elementary School on Eubanks Road. A Duke...
State education board questions impact of proposed 8% teacher raises
The State Board of Education met in Raleigh on Wednesday for the first time since lawmakers announced plans for an average 8% raise in teacher pay. But board members expressed skepticism about whether the proposed increase would make a meaningful difference for teachers. During a legislative update, board members noted
Carrboro fire destroys 2-story building on Glosson Circle; crews warn area after blaze spreads...
CARRBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A fully-involved fire in a Carrboro neighborhood early Wednesday morning decimated a building and spread to woods, spurring a major response from multiple fire agencies. Around 6:30 a.m., crews were called to Glosson Circle, a residential area between W. Main St. and Jones Ferry Rd....
Raleigh cop accused of excessive use of force. Why the case will continue.
A lawsuit accusing Raleigh police of using excessive force against a man who says he slept past a motel’s checkout time survived its first major legal challenge, moving the case one step closer to a settlement or jury trial. In September 2025, Thomas “TJ” Sanders Jr. filed a lawsuit against the city of Raleigh and two
