Miami showing interest in under-the-radar UNC transfer who just entered the portal
Jai Lucas is considering all options for his Tre Donaldson replacement, including a huge upside swing on a former four-star.
Man faces multiple traffic, criminal and drug charges after endangering many
A deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kevin Tyler Brown yesterday for multiple traffic and criminal charges after Brown failed to comply with a motor vehicle stop and began driving in a dangerous manner in southern Orange County. Following a crash caused by Brown when he deliberately rammed into a patrol vehicle, deputies located narcotics and cash in the Ford Fiesta Brown...
Rabid Raccoon And House Cat Rattle Chapel Hill Neighborhoods
Two local animals have tested positive for rabies this week, putting parts of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough on alert and kicking Orange County’s public health response into gear. County officials say a raccoon was found on Saturday near Dixie Lane in Chapel Hill, and a cat was involved in an incident on Tuesday near Holiday Park Road in Hillsborough. Animal services and public health...
Cooper, Whatley face off in dueling Triangle events over who can deliver affordability
The two major party candidates for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat in November both held campaign events focused on affordability in the Triangle Thursday afternoon. The outcome of the contest could decide which party will control the narrowly divided U.S. Senate during the next Congress. The two events...
Woman arrested after armed abduction, high-speed I-40 chase, Burlington police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A Durham woman is in custody after police say she abducted an adult female at gunpoint and led officers on a pursuit along Interstate 40 before crashing in Guilford County late Tuesday night. Jazmin Hayes, 36, was arrested after fleeing from Burlington police and later crashing...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Carrboro and Nearby
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available right now in and around Carrboro — from furniture to toys and clothing. A 6-foot couch in great condition is up for grabs in Carrboro. It’s the longer section of a sectional sofa — the short piece has already been taken. Perfect for a living room or lounge...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Iconic Durham barbecue restaurant could close this month
A cherished Durham barbecue joint appears to be winding down operations after nearly 20 years in business. Backyard Barbecue Pit in Durham could close by the end of April, owner and operator Angela McLean said in a phone interview. McLean said she would like to sell the business and pass on its legacy, which stretches back to 2007. Backyard Barbecue Pit has been featured...
Here are the best Cary & western Wake restaurants from our Top 50 list
Here are the Cary and western Wake restaurants that made The News & Observer’s Top 50 in the Triangle, which published in March. (We have a separate list for Raleigh .) Big Dom’s Bagels A funny thing happens when a bagel scene sprouts up out of nothing: anything goes. So Amber and Zach Faulisi took over a small shack that used to be a Little Caesars...
It’s A Sisterhood Act
On a recent Sunday afternoon, the guests gathered at Durham’s NorthStar Church of the Arts for a concert sang and stomped their feet as four women on stage led a most unconventional chorus:. “She’s wearing combat boots and glass slippers,. drinks champagne or brown liquor…”. Accompanied by...
Hillsborough: America 250 Celebration, Police Academy, Upcoming Board Meeting
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7 discussing town news and events. He talked about the upcoming July 4 celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discussed sign ups for an upcoming Police Academy from the town of Hillsborough. He also previewed the upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and more.
