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More than 70 years since its founding, the Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center is officially being recognized by North Carolina with a Highway Historical Marker as the state's first mosque. Cheers and yells of "Allahu akbar!", or "God is greater!" broke out when the marker was unveiled on Friday afternoon, commemorating state...

Questions remain about why Matthew Vukmer allegedly killed his housekeeper, Paula Floyd.

Extradition proceedings are pending for a man accused of murder in a November 2025 Durham County shooting, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The U.S. Marshals Service found Carlos Anuel Medina Robles in Ward, North Dakota., and took him into custody without incident, the Sheriff’s Office said. He is accused of shooting Luis Alberto Flores, 28, along the 6100 block of Guess Road...

DURHAM, N.C. — A long-awaited redevelopment project in Durham’s historic Hayti neighborhood is finally moving forward. After years of delays, the Villages of Hayti has officially closed on its site, clearing the way for construction and marking a major turning point for a community rich in history. For...

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Banana Ball fever has officially hit Chapel Hill, with yellow banners and bright posters taking over downtown ahead of the Savannah Bananas' two sold‑out games.

Story via David Menconi, Down on Copperline, Orange County Arts Commission. Some years back, Danielle Rose went to the annual bluegrass festival regularly held at the Moorefields estate just outside of Hillsborough. Even more than the event’s music, what made the biggest impression on her was the festival’s bucolic woodlands setting at Moorefields, a 70-acre tract a few miles west of where Interstates...

DURHAM, NC – The countdown is on, and something major is building in Durham—but this isn’t just another festival announcement. It’s the return of a movement, a vibe, and a celebration that continues to redefine how Juneteenth is experienced in North Carolina. The 21st Annual NC...

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Franklinville man is in custody following a high-speed chase. On Thursday, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office came to assist the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office as they were chasing a stolen vehicle into the RCSO’s jurisdiction. A Randolph County deputy caught up to chase just ahead of NC 22 on […]

The rich get richer in Division II college hoops as former Embry-Riddle guard, Jared Berry, commits to the Sharks of Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Berry is coming off of a career year having averaged 20.3 points, five assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. The 5-foot-10 guard out of...