Durham Park Neighbors Blast ‘Bad Faith’ Deal On Pickett Road Rezoning
Neighbors in Durham are turning up the heat on City Council, demanding it undo a controversial rezoning that cleared the way for a 140-unit apartment complex beside Sandy Creek Park. Petitioners say the March 17, 2025, 4-3 vote was taken in "bad faith" and puts flood-prone backyards, a prized birding corridor and...
Lawsuit risk from Family Fare operator puts Durham rezoning in limbo
I’m Brian Gordon, tech reporter for The News & Observer, and this is Open Source, a weekly newsletter on business, labor and technology in North Carolina. On Tuesday evening, residents packed into the Durham City Hall lobby to hear (and have their voices heard) about a rezoning plan that may never come to be. Local...
5 Best Burger Spots in Durham, North Carolina that Locals Rave About
Durham is a huge food town—barbecue, chef‑driven Southern, and yes, absolutely burgers. These five spots are constantly in the conversation when locals talk about their favorite burger in Bull City. 1. Bull City Burger and Brewery. If you ask ten Durham locals for a burger recommendation, at least...
NC Made: Durham’s Old Hillside Bourbon toasts Black heritage one bottle at a time
Bourbon is more than a business for Jesse Carpenter -- it's a tribute to the city that shaped him.
UNC fans who still want Hubert Davis fired were just hit with a sobering...
While there are still some UNC fans who want Hubert Davis fired, ESPN's Jeff Borzello explained why it likely won't happen this offseason.
The Black history behind the diversity of Triangle street names
This Black History Month, a closer look at the Triangle's geography reveals that some of the most powerful civil rights stories aren't archived in museums.
2 drivers injured in crash involving Durham police vehicle
It happened at the intersection of South Roxboro Road and Cornwallis Road
Durham man faces multiple charges after early morning pursuit in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Durham man is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing from police officers during a traffic stop in Wilmington. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded around 2:50 a.m. Thursday to the 200 block of North 3rd Street regarding a vehicle operated by a wanted...
Chapel Hill approves up to 700 new homes despite concern about downhill flooding
Construction could start in the next few years on a plan to add up to 710 apartments and for-sale townhomes to 45 acres along Interstate 40 in northern Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill Town Council heard from about a dozen neighbors of the 860 Weaver Dairy project site on Wednesday and had a robust discussion about...
History of the Campus Echo and The Nubian Message
“To All My Nubian Brothers and Sisters – What’s Up?!” were the famous first words from Tony Williamson, the founder and first Editor-in-Chief of The Nubian Message. The first issue of The Nubian Message was released 33 years ago on Nov. 30, 1992, after over 200 students gathered in the Brickyard and burned the...
