ACC Chaos Could Open the Door for JMU in the CFP
The expectation is that one Group of 5 team — the winner of the American — will wind up in the 12-team field. What has to happen for two teams from outside the Power 4 to advance?
‘Time to get to work’: Orthopedics confronts AI, access and the outpatient push
Christian Pean, MD, assistant professor of orthopaedic trauma surgery at Durham, N.C.-based Duke University School of Medicine and executive director of AI and IT innovation for Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, is looking at 2026 with a pragmatic but urgent view of the obstacles that await orthopedic programs. For him, the...
Celebrate the holidays with your pup at ‘Santa Paws’ in Durham
Ever wanted a holiday-themed photoshoot with your dog? Now's your chance!
Defending free speech on campus is a collective responsibility
When the student sitting beside you stands up and declares that anyone who disagrees with their viewpoint is an illiterate, uneducated, mentally disabled conspiracy theorist, would you feel comfortable raising your hand to disagree? What if you just saw someone shot and killed on a college campus like yours, for...
Durham Rescue Mission offers shelter amid ongoing cold weather
Durham Rescue Mission has relaunched 'Operation RESCUE: Warm Shelter' after a Winter Weather Advisory was issued for parts of the Triangle.
DCSO Narcotics Unit Seizes 1 Kilo of Fentanyl
DURHAM, NC (Friday, December 5, 2025 - As part of an ongoing investigation into trafficking of fentanyl in Durham County, members of the Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc) have charged a Durham man with trafficking in Fentanyl. On the evening of December 4, after observing the individual...
MAHA at Duke? The truth behind TrueBlue
Although it was before my time, I still hear stories about the end of Panda Express: the iconic, bright, red-and-black logo replaced by the lifeless, corporate-slop-bowl, millennial-green of It’s Thyme. An affordable, hearty, protein-packed bowl starting at $8.90, replaced by a bowl that never seems to equal the sum...
Duke considers a new tech policy minor
Arts & Sciences Council heard a proposal for a new minor in technology policy at its last Thursday meeting of the semester. Ken Rogerson, professor of the practice at the Sanford School of Public Policy, presented the proposal for the new program — which will equip students with the technical skills to better...
Durham Public Schools shares new data on school bus driver employment
Dr. Mike Lee is not only the new Durham County Board Chair but drives a school bus in his spare time.
NCDOT, local crews pretreat roads ahead of Friday’s winter storm
"Anything that's elevated, and all bridges getting brined today," said NCDOT spokesperson Kim Deaner.

















