Durham adopts ‘promising’ plan to guide redevelopment of abandoned Northgate Mall site
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — After sitting closed for years since the pandemic, the plan to revitalize a defunct shopping mall in the Walltown community of Durham is closer to becoming reality. People who live near the old Northgate Mall, such as Brandon Williams, are playing a key role in...
An iconic NY bagel brand picks Chapel Hill for its first NC location
One of the biggest names in bagels will land in Chapel Hill by the end of 2025. Earlier this year we learned that famed New York City brand H&H Bagels would expand into the Triangle with its first North Carolina locations. The first H&H shop will be in Chapel Hill’s University Place shopping center, at 239 S. Estes...
Man charged in Durham shooting that left juvenile injured in May
Investigators determined that a dispute that began on social media had escalated and ended in a shooting.
Gladys William celebrates 100 years of life
Gladys William, a resident of Washington D.C. for the past 60 years, recently celebrated 100 years of life. She officially became a centenarian on Aug. 14, surrounded by family and friends. “God has blessed me every day of my life. I am so thankful. But the only thing I can...
18-year-old woman charged in shooting that killed man near Durham park, warrant shows
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — An arrest was made Tuesday in a deadly shooting near a Durham park earlier this year, court records show. According to the Durham Police Department, the shooting happened on May 30 around midnight in the 1600 block of Rowemont Drive near the entrance of Whippoorwill Park. Officers found three...
NC man wins $1 million jackpot; chooses to receive prize over 20 years
A Raleigh man won the $1 million grand prize in a second-chance drawing earlier this month, lottery officials said Monday.
Raleigh Restaurants You Have to Try Before You Die
During August, we’re keeping the spotlight on Black Business Month as we celebrate the culture, the flavor, and the excellence by showcasing some of the South’s Black-owned restaurants you have to try before you die. We started in Houston, went to Dallas, and now we’re taking this food tour to its next stop. From...
The Class of 2028’s first year: All the reporting from The Chronicle’s annual survey
This is The Chronicle’s eighth year of surveying the first-year class. Below are all our articles on the Class of 2028. The Chronicle has also collected coverage on the Class of 2027, Class of 2026, Class of 2025, Class of 2024, Class of 2023, Class of 2022 and Class of 2021.
Better Business Bureau warns of event ticket scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas is sharing tips on how to avoid event ticket scams for this fall. BBB of Eastern Carolinas Communications Specialist Saige Heigel said they’ve seen nearly 300 reports of this type of scam this year. Scams can happen in multiple ways through fake...
This North Carolina Diner Serves Sweet Potato Pie At Its Finest
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Time-Out Restaurant is a local legend for its around-the-clock comfort food. While fans rave about the fried chicken and biscuits, the sweet potato pie holds a special place in the hearts of regulars. Silky, spiced just right, and tucked inside a perfectly baked crust, it...