Durham club shooting: Victim dies from gunfire at La Morena nightclub, suspect wanted, police...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Police are searching for a man wanted for charges related to a now-deadly shooting at a nightclub in Durham less than a week ago. According to the Durham Police Department, officers reported to a shooting at La Morena Nightclub around 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Earlier that morning, officers said a...
Woman attacked walking dog on greenway near downtown Carrboro, police say
Carrboro police are warning the public to be aware of their surroundings after a woman reported an attempted rape while walking her dog on a greenway near downtown early Thursday morning. The woman, who is in her 30s, told police that she was walking her dog on the Frances Shetley Bikeway between 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m....
Body discovered in street in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — Chapel Hill police are investigating after a dead body was discovered Thursday morning on West Franklin Street. At 11:10 a.m., a police officer on foot patrol found the body in the 300 block of W. Franklin St., an area known for its shops and restaurants frequented by students, locals, and visitors....
Woman shot by man picking up food order near Durham store, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – An early-morning shooting near a convenience store in Durham sent a woman to the hospital on Tuesday, police said. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded around 7:17 a.m. to a report of a gunshot wound on the 700 block of S. Alston Avenue. When officers arrived on scene,...
Mebane council sides with rural residents, kills annexation – and with it plan for...
Mebane’s city council heeded the pleas of rural neighbors on the northeastern outskirts of the city this week as its members unanimously rejected the annexation of 16 acres in western Orange County that a Greensboro homebuilder had hoped to turn into a new townhome development. The council ultimately voted...
‘Remembering Blood’ convening in Durham aims to reimagine menopause. Plus, a fall foliage forecast.
‘Remembering Blood’ conference in Durham aims to reimagine menopause. Menopause is not quite the taboo subject it once was, but many are just beginning to talk about it frankly. Others have been talking about menopause for a long time, how it impacts historically marginalized communities, and how to reframe our...
Durham celebrates reopening of Sherwood Park playground, pickleball courts with new amenities
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham is celebrating a major makeover for Sherwood Park that includes several brand-new facilities. From swings to slides, a 25-year-old playground and former tennis court were demolished. That made way for fresh, state-of-the-art amenities chosen by residents. Oskar Woloch lives just down the...
Durham County Responds to West Nile Virus with Scheduled Mosquito Spraying in Trinity Park...
In response to the confirmation of West Nile virus in Durham County, local health officials have initiated a plan for mosquito control through ultra-low volume (ULV) spraying. The Durham County Department of Public Health has announced this measure will take place on the evenings of October 6 and 7 in Trinity Park...
Why Locals Say This North Carolina Diner’s Fried Chicken Deserves Statewide Fame
Durham’s Chicken Hut has earned a legendary reputation among fried chicken enthusiasts throughout North Carolina. This unassuming diner keeps things simple, focusing on perfecting its chicken rather than flashy marketing or endorsements. The aroma of crispy, juicy fried chicken fills the air, drawing regulars and...
Arrest, booking and crime reports
Creedmoor Police made multiple arrests this week, including charges of DWI, ethnic intimidation, assault on an officer, and weapon offenses, with suspects held in Granville County Detention Center.

















