Durham NC

A Durham man accused of threatening former colleagues at Duke University was brought into a Durham County courtroom Monday and is now locked up without bond. Investigators say Nathaniel Jerrell was arrested over the weekend after a series of online posts that prosecutors describe as threats aimed at former co-workers and workplaces tied to the university. He is charged with a felony count...

North Carolina is now home to the nation’s top high school principal. Jason Johnson was named the 2026 National High School Principal of the Year on Friday by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Johnson is the principal of Orange High School and the reigning North Carolina Principal of the Year. “Representing North Carolina’s public schools on a national stage is an honor...

Cary’s long-planned South Hills makeover is getting a rewrite after voters put the brakes on a key piece of the deal. Residents rejected the town’s parks and recreation bond, which would have helped bankroll a big new sports complex, so developers and cultural groups are pivoting toward arts and mixed-use projects as possible new anchors. Small retailers that once banked on year...

Luxury living beckons from Franklin Park, a village-style community of historic-inspired designs in Cary, NC. Overflowing with amenities and elevated touches inside and out, this walkable neighborhood of one-level penthouse-style condos is as charming and cozy as it is conveniently arranged. Inside, look forward to: Designer lighting and upgraded trim throughout Chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, custom-stained cabinetry, and...

Durham Chef Oscar Diaz is bringing national attention to one of North Carolina’s most vibrant food cities as a standout contestant on Top Chef. His appearance highlights Durham's rise as a go-to destination for innovative dining. Diaz is the chef and owner of Little Bull, a restaurant recognized by...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A judge is seeking to compel two out-of-state witnesses to testify in the upcoming murder trial of a UNC-Chapel Hill student killed more than a decade ago, court documents show. Faith Hedgepeth was found dead in her off-campus apartment in 2012. Defense attorneys for...

A former Duke Health employee was arrested this weekend for allegedly making threats of mass violence against Duke University. Duke University police issued a warrant for 31-year-old Nathaniel Jerrell’s arrest more than five months ago after he threatened his former coworkers and workplace in online posts in October with “bringing a gun or planting a bomb,” according to court documents. Raleigh police...

This Due South encore episode originally aired June 25, 2025. Digging in to the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in North Carolina. A consistent practice of recycling and reusing materials maintains the state’s recycling infrastructure and stimulates a circular economy. We talk to Matt James of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about ways to strengthen individual and community recycling practices across...

Ten dollars used to buy you a decent meal, a tank of gas, and maybe a movie ticket if you were lucky. Sean’s Shack in Raleigh, North Carolina, is keeping that spirit alive by serving food that makes you feel like royalty without requiring royal treasury funds. This Capital...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A seventeen-year-old boy has died in a crash in northwest Durham on Saturday night. The wreck happened before 9 p.m. along Cole Mill Road at Nancy Rhodes Drive, just south of the Sparger Road intersection, police said. They said a vehicle traveling north on Cole Mill Road struck a 17-year-old boy […]