Durham Bike Advocate Taken Out In Orange County Hit And Run Horror
A quiet Saturday evening ride on N.C. 751 near U.S. 70 turned violent when a pewter 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe crossed the center line and hit two cyclists, then kept going. One rider is still in the hospital with severe injuries and is expected to face multiple surgeries, while the other was treated and released. State troo
Barry Poss to NC Music Hall of Fame
Barry Poss, founder and longtime operator of Sugar Hill Records, is set to be posthumously inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame as part of their 2026 class. Based in Durham, NC, Sugar Hill was launched by Barry Poss and Dave Freeman after Poss had worked with Freeman for some time at Rebel and County Rec
UNC vs. Oklahoma start time for CWS Game 1 is a major win for...
After playing in the middle of the day on Wednesday, Tar Heel fans will be happy to hear the start time of Game 1 of the College World Series finals.
Durham cyclist recounts scary crash as suspect driver faces judge
A man accused of injuring two cyclists in a weekend hit-and-run crash appeared before a judge in Orange County on Thursday.
The Waste Line: A Guest Column From Orange County Solid Waste Management
The Waste Line is a monthly column from Orange County Solid Waste Management. Each issue shares useful updates on recycling, trash, and composting, along with tips and news to help residents manage waste responsibly and stay informed. 24-Hour Food Waste Bins. Check out the NEW Food Waste Drop-Off bins, available...
The Chronicle’s guide to Durham’s Juneteenth celebrations
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States. The federal holiday takes place June 19 in honor of when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas that same day in 1865 to announce the freedom of all those enslaved. It is considered the true end of American slavery
Refuel Prepares to Open Renovated Chapel Hill Location; Will Feature New Local Mural
After catching the community’s attention for taking down some beloved artwork near the border of Orange and Chatham counties, a business is preparing to showcase some new work painted by the same artist. Refuel will celebrate the reopening of a newly renovated gas station in Chapel Hill on Saturday,...
Apex (NC) Leaders Question Whether Costly Rail Upgrades Would Ever Move CSX Out of...
After two years of study, council members questioned whether spending millions on rail improvements would actually persuade CSX to relocate switching operations from downtown.
Longtime Triangle store to open second location in downtown Cary. What we know
A longtime destination for outdoor gear is set to open a second store in the Triangle. Apex Outfitter and Board Company is expanding its footprint to a popular retail and entertainment area. “We’re excited to announce that Apex Outfitter is coming to downtown Cary, NC in fall 2026 — bringing the same locally owned, com
Duke Marine Lab names Joel Fodrie as new director
Dr. Joel Fodrie has been named the new director of Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort. Most recently director of University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City, Fodrie will succeed outgoing director Andy Read, who was in the leadership role for 10 years and will remain on t
