12 North Carolina Dessert Places Where Chocolate Lava Cake Steals The Spotlight
Some meals fade the moment you leave the table, but a perfect chocolate lava cake has a way of staying with you—warm, rich, and just a little dramatic in the best possible way. Across North Carolina, from relaxed neighborhood bistros to refined steakhouses and unexpected dessert stops, molten-centered chocolate dessert
Durham County detainee dies after being found unresponsive in cell
A detainee at the Durham County Detention Center died Friday after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead said the individual was discovered unresponsive earlier in the evening and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The identity of th
Sandy Ridge project aims to ease Durham’s affordable housing shortage
Durham city leaders say a new housing development in Braggtown will play a key role in addressing the city's affordable housing shortage.
Mike Krzyzewski’s best at Duke was always better than Roy Williams’ best at UNC
A recent ranking of national champions since 2000 should settle the Krzyzewski versus Williams debate once and for all.
Accidental Baker starts at home kitchen, now it’s an award-winning NC cracker company
The Accidental Baker produces artisan flatbread crackers out of Hillsborough.
Summer plans in Durham just got complicated with closing of West Point on the...
Fans of one of Durham’s most beloved outdoor spaces will need to find a new retreat this summer. West Point on the Eno, a city park at 5101 N. Roxboro St., will temporarily close to the public from July until January. The six-month closure will allow for significant upgrades to make the city park more accessible, inclu
Popular store is closing in downtown Apex. Now the mayor has a plea
A popular store is closing in downtown Apex, and now the mayor has a plea. “For those who have the ability to spend locally, even small acts of support can make a meaningful difference,” Mayor Jacques Gilbert said Tuesday, June 9 in a video posted to Facebook. Gilbert urged people to shop at downtown Apex businesses af
Known for decadent biscuits, a beloved Durham brunch spot is closing for good
After more than a decade of slinging decadent biscuits and indulgent French Toast, a legendary Durham brunch spot is closing its doors. True Flavors Diner near RTP will close by the end of June, owner Sidney Coves said in a phone interview. For now the final service is up in the air, he said, but the restaurant will cl
This Year’s July 4 Celebration in Hillsborough: ‘Together, We Are America’
Presented by the Town of Hillsborough in partnership with Orange County, this year’s local celebration of Independence Day has a more formal title in honor of the national “America 250” campaign: in Hillsborough, this year’s Fourth of July proudly proclaims “Together, We Are America.”. Happening...
This Hidden North Carolina Spot Turns Every Macaron Into A Little Work Of Art
Durham has a way of slowing you down in the best possible way—tree-lined streets, soft afternoon light, and that easy rhythm that makes even a simple walk feel like a small escape. Step inside and the air shifts—lightly sweet, warm with vanilla and almond, and filled with the quiet...

















