Southern Roots, food and family stories: Mama Dip’s daughter publishes cookbook
Anita “Spring” Council’s new book dishes out a healthy plate of Chapel Hill history and Mama Dip’s memories, with fresh vegetables and a dash of Southern hospitality. Southern cooking is “not all about the fried stuff. It’s not all about just putting a bunch of grease on some vegetables,” said Council, 68. “It’s...
Black Genius Fest at Black Wall Street in Durham Feb. 28
Black Genius Fest: Architects of the Dream takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Black Wall Street, West Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free, family-friendly celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Please register here. Learn about more Black...
Two Dead in Durham Crest Street Shooting; Police Investigating Murder-Suicide
DURHAM, NC – Two people are dead following a late-night shooting in Durham, and investigators now believe the incident may have been a murder-suicide. The tragedy unfolded Tuesday night in a residential area off Crest Street, leaving neighbors shaken and authorities searching for answers. What Happened. The Durham...
Western Carolina students help Durham police solve 2023 missing persons case
Six forensic anthropology students at Western Carolina University helped solve a missing persons case from 2023.
Industrial Architecture Meets Forest Serenity in This Custom Chapel Hill Home
This Governors Club custom home nestles into a wooded hillside, pairing sustainable design, modern architecture and family-centered spaces. Jason Dell purchased a wooded hillside lot in Governors Club in 2020 and immediately began envisioning a sanctuary that would blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest. “I was...
Dog dies after falling through frozen pond in North Carolina
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A dog is dead after falling through a frozen pond in Cary on Wednesday afternoon, police said. According to the Cary Police Department, a witness saw the dog fall through a thin layer of ice on a retention pond in the 100 block of Burlingame Way at around 7:30 a.m. The witness called 911 to report...
Lumbee tribe recognition reinstates scholarship for UNC student
(WPDE) — Kennedy Jones, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, had her college scholarship reinstated following the Lumbee Tribe's full federal recognition in December. Jones, majoring in biology and Native American studies, initially lost her scholarship in August when the tribe was not...
CBB Seed Line Implications: 4 Duke at 14 North Carolina
Mackenzie Brooks joins Tommy Tran to discuss seed line implications for 4 Duke at 14 North Carolina.
Is the Triangle getting safer? New crime statistics in Raleigh and Durham suggest so
Violent crimes are down slightly, and there's a major drop in car thefts in Raleigh, with a 43% decrease in the last quarter.
Duke will make Caleb Wilson eat his words for once blasting the Blue Devils
North Carolina star freshman has never been shy about voicing his excitement about the Tar Heels, but his disdain for the Blue Devils may come back to bite him.

















