Durham City Council hears public budget, passes amendment to city contract
Monday’s city council meeting featured a public hearing on the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and Durham’s long-term development plan, as well as a vote on an amendment to the city’s contract with Hayti Promise Community Development Corporation and St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation. Budget hearing.
The moment Caleb Wilson got the news that every Tar Heel dreams of
You won't be surprised with how Caleb Wilson is told the major news, but the video captured of the moment will put a big smile on your face.
Triple shooting leaves 2 dead in car in North Carolina
According to the Durham Police Department, 23-year-old Tevin Burney and 26-year-old Jarrett Godfrey, both from Durham, died by gunfire outside of the Regency Place Apartments on the 3500 block of North Roxboro Street. Officers responded to the shooting just before midnight when they said they found the two men dead...
Orange County leaders consider pause on new data-center projects
As data centers expand across the Triangle, Orange County leaders are considering pumping the brakes on the massive projects.
Metal Supermarkets Welcomes New Ownership at Raleigh (North) Store
March 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // Raleigh, North Carolina – Metal Supermarkets is pleased to announce Manish Patel as the new owner of its Raleigh (North) store. Bringing leadership experience and a service-focused mindset, Patel is excited to assume this successful store’s operations and continue its tradition of...
Tip About Armed Student Puts Durham’s Jordan High On Midday Lockdown Scare
Jordan High School in Durham briefly tightened its security on Tuesday after staff received a report that a student might have a weapon on campus, prompting a move to "secure status" while police and school officials checked things out. Durham Public Schools and local police responded to the call, locking...
Longleaf Swine Barbecue Set To Replace Luna In Carrboro
Carrboro will soon gain another dining option for hungry residents, as Raleigh-based barbecue restaurant Longleaf Swine is planning to open a new location in town. In an Instagram post from late February, Longleaf Swine BBQ announced it will take over the 307 E Main St. space formerly occupied by Luna Rotisserie and...
Shooter Scare Triggers 40-Minute Lockdown At Durham’s Science And Math School
For about 40 tense minutes on Tuesday afternoon, the usually quiet North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics campus in Durham turned into a full-on police scene after a report of an active shooter sent the school into lockdown. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in classrooms and residence halls while...
Key Injury Forces Seth Trimble Into UNC Spotlight
On March 6, 2026, North Carolina announced that star freshman forward Caleb Wilson.
The 2 women behind UNC Charlotte’s growth from a high school classroom to over...
From a small office in a local high school in 1946 to more than 30,000 students 80 years later, UNC Charlotte's growth traces back to two women: Bonnie Ethel Cone and Mary Rebecca Denny. UNC Charlotte's origins stem from an influx of demand for higher education after World War II....
