North Carolina Specialty Hospital adds Mako Shoulder robot
Durham-based North Carolina Specialty Hospital, in partnership with EmergeOrtho, became the first facility in the state to offer Mako robotics for shoulder replacement, according to a Dec. 9 news release. Stryker’s Mako Shoulder is in a limited market release. The system combines 3D CT-based planning with AccuStop...
Winter break Durham arts events
If you're staying on campus or if Durham’s your home, The Chronicle has compiled a list of the winter break arts offerings happening around town. Lightening up their schedule, DPAC centers three standout multi-performance runs. First, Theatre in the Park’s “A Christmas Carol,” a Durham staple, will host a five-day...
11th annual Bull City Foodraiser tackles food insecurity in Durham Public Schools ahead of...
The goal is to feed nearly 5,000 DPS families at 12 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
‘Jeopardy’ champ arrested on charges of felony secret peeping
Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena’s ‘Jeopardy’ stint began in November 2024. The “Jeopardy” champ from North Carolina has been arrested on two charges of felony secret peeping, according to court documents obtained by Entertainment Weekly. DeSena won two games during his November appearance on...
Durham County Commissioners Announce Upcoming Events, Assistance Programs, and Community Initiatives at December Meeting
On December 8, 2025, the Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a regular session at the BOCC Chambers at 200 E. Main Street in Durham, North Carolina. Chair Dr. Mike Lee led the meeting. Commissioner Valentine recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda proceeded as planned. Monica Wallace, Clerk to the...
Durham Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Man, James Ali Witherspoon
The Durham Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 25-year-old James Ali Witherspoon, who was reported missing last Saturday. Witherspoon has not been seen by any family member since November 3. According to a social media post from the Durham Police Department, Witherspoon is known to frequent...
Burritos on 54: Chipotle quietly opens in former Arby’s near NC 55
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. South Durham just picked up a new fast‑casual stop: Chipotle Mexican Grill is now serving on NC 54, opening quietly on December 4 and giving commuters another burrito‑and‑bowl option as national brands continue to fill in along this corridor.
UNC Chapel Hill asking for breastmilk samples to test for chemicals
NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Does your breastmilk have PFAS? There’s a way you can find out for free. A post on social media says researchers at UNC Chapel Hill are recruiting members of the community who are actively breastfeeding or who will be breastfeeding in the near future to donate samples of breastmilk to test for...
Man charged with assaulting, impeding ICE officers in Morrisville
A man is facing charges for allegedly ramming his car into multiple vehicles operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
UNC slips in AP Top 25 women’s poll
North Carolina dropped one spot to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 women’s poll after splitting a pair of games, including a loss at No. 2 Texas. The Tar Heels (9–2) rebounded from the 79–64 loss Thursday to the Longhorns in the ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge by rolling to an 82–40 home win Sunday over Boston University.
