Durham NC

DURHAM – Amanda Wallace, above, is not new to facing legal action for her activism. As founder of Operation Stop Child Protective Services, Wallace frequently shows up to hold public employees accountable. Pursuant to the Workplace Violence Protection Act, Durham County has filed a no-contact order against Wallace,...

NORTH CAROLINA — Emergency crews responded Monday after a school bus overturned in Durham County, leaving several students injured. According to Durham Public Schools officials, 20 students were on board when the bus crashed. Multiple students sustained injuries, though the extent of those injuries has not yet been...

In a surprising turn of events, the swearing-in ceremony of Matt Kopac to the City Council was disrupted by protesters. The incident, which was captured live on YouTube, began around the 59:50 mark. The disrupters, who were part of the audience, began hurling insults at Kopac, calling him a 'thief'. This happened in...

A Durham Public School bus overturned Monday afternoon on Johnson Mill Road near Bahama.

This series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro to help inform our community about local government meetings. All meeting days, locations and times may be subject to change. Check town, county, and school district websites for additional information. This week is a lighter one in local government, marked...

Chapel Hill-based University of North Carolina Health and Cigna missed their Dec. 1 contract negotiation deadline, according to both organizations. UNC Health hospitals, clinics and providers are all out of network, but some patients may qualify for continuity of care with Cigna, the health system said. “We are...

The Triangle has given us a feast this year with dozens of new delicious restaurants. Now, we want to spotlight the very best. For our final food and dining poll of 2025, we’re digging in to find out which newly opened eatery is dominating the local dining scene and bringing the best bites for foodies. From Raleigh...

North Carolina A&T Aggies (2-4) at North Carolina Central Eagles (1-6) BOTTOM LINE: N.C. A&T will look to stop its three-game road losing streak when the Aggies visit North Carolina Central. The Eagles have gone 1-3 at home. North Carolina Central is third in the MEAC with 11.6 assists per...

In 1944, a bus driver rolling through downtown Durham demanded that all Black passengers move to the rear, clearing their seats for three white soldiers who had just stepped on-board. The crowd moved wordlessly back, except for an Army private named Booker T. Spicely, who questioned out loud why one man in uniform...

The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday elected Mike Lee its new chair and former Chair Nida Allam its new vice chair. Lee, who was elected commissioner in 2024 and has been the vice chair the past year, was unanimously chosen after Allam nominated him. Lee said he was “deeply grateful for your trust in me...