Getting Frank About Pimento Cheese
Frank Bernard Yarborough believes in loving people through sharing his artisan cheese spread. Inspired by a century-old family recipe passed down from his great-grandmother, Maggie Finch, the 64-year-old Cary resident honors his family legacy through Frankie B’s Pimento Cheese. He handcrafts the delectable spread in...
Two Families From Past Covers Recreate Their Photos
We revisit two iconic covers and reconnect with the families who brought them to life. Three years after their move to Chapel Hill, the Adigun family was featured on the cover of the 2017 Visitors and Relocation Guide, posing for photographer Briana Brough in front of the iconic Chapel Hill mural by artist Scott...
Movies and TV shows casting in Durham
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
NCCU Student Zyarre Prince Remembered After Passing in Durham, North Carolina
Zyarre Prince, a sophomore student at North Carolina Central University, has been remembered by the university community following his passing in late March 2026. A native of Maryland, he was a criminal justice major known for his vibrant personality, sense of style, and commitment to student engagement. His death...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs Now Hiring in Durham County, NC
Durham County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several top employers adding new full‑time roles. From biotech quality leadership to hands‑on production work, there’s something here for every skill level.
Burlington toddler found safe after alert; father charged in incident, authorities say
The child was remanded by her family and brought back to Burlington.
Chapel Hill breaks ground on affordable housing
CHAPEL HILL – After nearly nine years of planning, community partners finally broke ground for affordable housing in Chapel Hill. Homestead Gardens is a 100% affordable community that will house 300 residents. Housing advocates, public officials and community members celebrated the groundbreaking, adjacent to the...
Backyard Bears Creep Into Triangle Neighborhoods As Population Surges
Black bears are edging closer to the Triangle, slipping into yards, parks and the tree line behind neighborhood cul-de-sacs as North Carolina’s black bear population continues to rebound. Residents in and around Raleigh and Durham have logged a string of recent sightings, stoking group-text buzz and some uneasy...
12 Retro ’80s North Carolina Burgers Fans Still Crave Today
Some burgers never need an upgrade. You know the kind. Simple, satisfying, and still worth the wait years later. A group of long-running burger spots continues to draw steady crowds without changing much. Many first opened in the 1980s and built their reputation on doing the basics right. Fresh patties,...
Man arrested on murder charge in American Tobacco Trail stabbing
A Durham man who police had sought for nearly a week after a fatal stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail was arrested Tuesday, records show. LaRue Barbee, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 9 killing of Chesleigh Lyons, 51, of Durham, police previously announced. Investigators asked for the...

















