DSG hears presentation on new chatbot in final meeting of the semester
Duke Student Government senators heard a presentation from the Office of Information Technology on a new chatbot for Duke students during its final senate meeting of the semester Wednesday. Duke BlueBot. Jen Vizas, senior director of special programs in the Office of Information Technology, and Drew Stinnett, senior...
Durham Unveils First Downtown Fast EV Charging Station as Part of Sustainability Push
Downtown Durham now features a new Fast EV Charging Station. The City of Durham, NC, shared on a social media post that a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the station’s opening, providing residents and visitors with increased access to electric vehicle charging. The new fast charger, the first...
North Carolina: Durham’s Creole Hotspot Serving Jambalaya Packed With Bold, Smoky Flavor
Durham has a hidden gem where Creole comfort meets Carolina soul, and the jambalaya alone could win you over at first bite. Succotash Southern and Creole Kitchen serves smoky flavors, slow cooked meats, and sides that taste like home. The energy feels friendly and local, with a patio that hums on sunny weekends. Come...
Seeking Advice for First-Time Visit to Durham, USA
A Spanish citizen, who is planning a research visit to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, has reached out to the online community for advice on living in the city. The individual, who will be visiting the United States for the first time, is seeking general advice and specific information about Durham, such...
Rougemont Resident Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize in Orange County
Neil Warren of Rougemont, Orange County, won $200,000 after buying a $3 Powerball ticket for the November 15, 2025, drawing through Online Play. He matched four white balls and the red Powerball. This result earned him $50,000, but the 4X Power Play multiplier increased his prize to $200,000. After taxes, Warren...
River Watchers look for tiny critters to help understand the health of local waterways
It’s a sunny cool morning at New Hope Bottomlands Trail in Durham in early November. A diverse group of about 20 volunteers ranging from a retired couple to a Ph.D. student at UNC Chapel Hill meets in a parking lot next to a soccer field. They're greeted by Kaitlyn...
NCDOT to treat roads Thursday in preparation for winter weather during Friday morning commute
The NCDOT will focus first on areas that freeze the fastest.
Durham police arrest man indicted in April murder, court records show
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham man wanted on a murder charge in April was arrested Wednesday, court records show. According to a warrant filed by the Durham Police Department, 22-year-old Jeremiah Alexander Royster Lynch was identified as the suspect in the death of Elvis Baide on April 12. The warrant was filed five...
Road Rage and Sandwich Saga: A Tale of HFK 7250
A recent incident involving a grey Kia with the license plate HFK 7250 has sparked a heated discussion on social media. The driver of the Kia allegedly ran another driver off the road before speeding down Hillandale, past a golf course, at a speed 25 miles over the limit. The incident was reported by the victim who...
Delayed federal funds for energy assistance draws concerns in Durham County: ‘Constant stress’
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program offers a one-time payment of between for applicants, and it's based on their income and household size.

















