Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market...
In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall takes place Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.,...
Eno River continues to heal 6 months since Chantal
DURHAM, N.C. — Tuesday marks 6 months since Tropical Storm Chantal hit central North Carolina, flooding homes, destroying businesses and polluting waterways. The massive amount of rain crested the Eno and Haw rivers at record levels, leaving paths of destruction along their banks. What You Need To Know. Tropical...
Love Durham Returns: 100+ Local Businesses Rally Residents to Shop Small This Winter
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham’s beloved Love Durham campaign is back, mobilizing more than 100 local businesses to inspire residents and visitors to shop small, dine local, and reconnect with the makers, creators, and entrepreneurs who define the Bull City’s identity. Running now through February 28, 2026, the initiative...
Guest Column: Unprecedented Apartment Construction Wave Has Negative Implications for Chapel Hill
The Local Reporter and its Editor deserve praise for providing a comprehensive description of the many development projects currently underway in Chapel Hill. It seems likely that many residents have lost track of the rather bewildering array of new projects and thus the recent TLR article is timely and informative.
Durham City Council approves Highway 98 annexation for future retail development
The Durham City Council approved a controversial project Monday night, expanding the city’s footprint at its eastern end. Council members voted 5-2 to annex 2.3 acres at 5502 Wake Forest Highway in eastern Durham County. The project was presented as a commercial opportunity for a local family who owns the property,...
Armed Robbery at Creedmoor Gaming Business Sparks Multi-County Manhunt; Four Suspects Still At-Large
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — A violent armed robbery at Skillz in Creedmoor has triggered a multi-agency investigation and a widening manhunt, with four suspects still at-large after employees were held at gunpoint, restrained, and robbed on December 14, 2025. Authorities say two masked men stormed the gaming business on NC...
1,000 calls, 174 kids in foster care. Durham’s DSS issues plea for more funding.
In November alone, the Durham County Department of Social Services received 1,069 calls of suspected child abuse. Of those, the department accepted 651 case for assessment, based on strict state and federal criteria. Right now, the county has 174 children in its custody . On Monday morning, the department’s leaders...
Stolen vehicle leads to drug bust in Southpoint Mall parking lot
A deputy was investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from Chapel Hill.
North Carolina Quake Alert: Rare East Coast Quake Early Tuesday Reminds Residents in Raleigh...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A rare East Coast earthquake early Tuesday is renewing preparedness conversations across North Carolina, a state more familiar with hurricanes and severe storms than seismic...
Full Guide to Duke vs. Louisville: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Previewing an important early ACC matchup as Duke heads to Louisville with both teams looking to make a big statement.
