Historic American Legion post in Durham gets free new roof
The second-oldest Black American Legion Post in the country, American Legion Post 175 in Durham, is getting a new roof at no cost.
Upcoming Black Durham Teen Pilot is Rising The Ranks Quickly
Durham, NC: Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) is giving teens a chance to take flight and learn what it’s like to be a pilot through an exciting new Aviation Flight Simulator Program at the Durham Teen Center, and one local teen is using this experience to move towards a career in aviation.
Mayor Leo Williams discusses growth and challenges in State of Durham address
Durham Mayor Leo William said the Bull City is moving in a strong direction while still confronting persistent challenges, including crime and homelessness.
Restaurant group with 2 Triangle spots plan a new concept near Crabtree Valley
A popular Richmond restaurant group is bringing a second concept to the Triangle. The owners of Tazza Kitchen in Raleigh and Cary will open a new restaurant in the growing foodie development GlenLake near Crabtree Valley Mall. The new project, The Granite Grill, will highlight classic cocktails, casual neighborhood dishes and an active grill. At 5,135 square feet, Granite Grill will have room for...
NC won’t seek death penalty for Triangle man charged with murdering housekeeper
Orange County prosecutors will not pursue capital punishment for a man accused of stabbing his housekeeper to death in his home in Hillsborough last month, the district attorney said Tuesday. Matthew Jared Vukmer, 53, faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his longtime housekeeper, 54-year-old Paula Floyd, on March 6. Prosecutors ruled out the possibility of the death penalty at...
The do’s and don’ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, hard-to-recycle items find a...
Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more politically-charged sustainability efforts. Still, recycling has its obstacles, including that it can be hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. As Bianca Howard of Wake County Solid Waste Management Division says, "there is nothing intuitive about recycling."
No school for DPS students on May 1 as teacher absences surge
Durham Public Schools is canceling classes on May 1 because widespread teacher absences would make it unsafe to keep schools open.
CholaNad Owner Arrested For Attempted Murder; Restaurant Temporarily Closed
CholaNad, a Franklin Street Indian restaurant, is “temporarily closed” after its owner was arrested by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on attempted murder charges earlier this month. Mathivanan Pothiyappan of Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges stemming from an incident on Apr. 8, according to...
Cook Out looks to open a new restaurant in the Triangle. Here’s where
The popular fast-food chain Cook Out will soon open a new restaurant in the Triangle. The location in Apex, the chain’s first in the town, is something Mayor Jacques Gilbert has advocated for since he took office in 2019, he told The News & Observer by phone. High school students used to tell Gilbert he’d be “the GOAT mayor” if he delivered the restaurant...
NC lawmakers urged to boost Safe Sleep funding after 1,100 infant deaths in less...
Every three days, a North Carolina baby dies in an unsafe sleep environment. That’s more than 100 babies every year. Less than two weeks into 2026, a Cary infant was found dead after falling asleep in a baby lounger, according to media reports. Baby loungers, which are often soft,...
