18 break-ins within 7 hours reported in Durham overnight
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A string of 18 break-ins from late Wednesday night to early Thursday morning in Durham is believed to be connected to similar recent thefts in the RTP area. The break-ins all targeted locked cars with entry gained by smashing out windows, according to the Durham...
As Durham crime rates fall, city remains vigilant
"I lost two sons due to murder in Durham," Abdul Burnette said.
Teen dies in Cary crash
The Cary Police Department said a teen was killed in a crash that happened Friday afternoon at the intersection of Louis Stephens Drive and Morrisville Parkway.
3 hurt in home fire on Shepherd Street in Durham, department says
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A fire at a home in Durham Friday night left three people injured, emergency personnel said. According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters responded around 10:30 p.m. to a blaze in the 1200 block of Shepherd Street. They saw a large amount of smoke showing from the front of the home and...
Durham County Invests $4.3 Million in Local Youth Programs to Support Pandemic Recovery
The Durham County Manager’s office recently provided an update on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on local youth. The pandemic caused disruptions in education, increased mental health concerns, and reduced physical activity among young people in Durham County, North Carolina. These challenges were more...
Texas Roadhouse Bringing New Location To Durham
Texas Roadhouse has a new restaurant on the way to the Triangle. The brand is bringing a steakhouse to 5340 McFarland Drive at Patterson Place shopping center, with plans to demolish and replace a building with a 7,649-square-foot restaurant, according to reporting by the Triangle Business Journal. The space formerly...
ALERT DAY: Sleet, snow to start Friday morning in parts of central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Triangle and surrounding areas will see a cold, wet Friday with northern counties expected to see a mix of snow and sleet. With icy conditions moving in just after midnight, Friday will be a CBS 17 Storm Team Alert Day. This first widespread winter...
These 5 restaurants are opening soon in the Triangle. Here’s when & where
The Triangle has an ever-evolving food scene with so many restaurants constantly opening and closing around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. From popular chains to new culinary concepts, here’s a roundup of restaurants joining the local food scene: BurgerFi Location: 10831 Wakefield Commons Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614...
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Seizes Kilo of Fentanyl in Local Investigation
On December 4, 2025, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit seized one kilogram of fentanyl during an investigation in Durham, North Carolina. Officers began the operation after observing activity involving a local man, identified as 28-year-old Jerrad Alexander McPherson. After a short...
2 Triangle food and drink spots announced closings this week
The Triangle is saying goodbye to several food and drink spots. While many new restaurants are opening soon, there are a few that announced closures around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill this week. Here’s a roundup of local eateries and breweries that are no longer open, for the week ending Dec. 5: K&W Cafeterias...
