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Train collides with tractor-trailer in Durham; truck driver injured

The accident happened Tuesday morning at the intersection of Grant Street and Pettigrew Street in Durhamk.
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Convicted child murderer prison escapee, who Burlington woman aided, appears in court

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Ramone Alston, the man serving time for murder before he escaped prison custody in Orange County in 2024, appeared in court for the escape on Monday. Alston pleaded guilty to the escape before an Orange County superior court judge, as well as addressed the court before he was sentenced. Alst
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Pay It Forward: Make a Splash at the Triangle Aquatic Center

Reflected on the surface of an indoor swimming pool are boys and girls in swimsuits who fist-bump and high-five their parents before grabbing kickboards, adjusting their goggles, and entering the water with a splash. It’s in these pool lanes, under the watchful gaze of a lifeguard, that a broader story of access, safet
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Op-Ed: CHCCS Leaders Should Vote Against Closing Glenwood Elementary

This op-ed has been signed by 292 Glenwood families and supporters at the time of publication. Find a list of signatories here. Our public schools are in crisis. In the last four years alone, 57 public schools in N.C. have closed. Declining birth rates are part of the story, but so are chronic underfunding and private
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Comfort Food Still Rules The Menu At These 11 Charming North Carolina Cafés

Some meals do more than fill you up – they slow you down, warm you through, and make the whole day feel easier. Across North Carolina, these charming cafés and diner-style favorites still know how to serve the kind of comfort food people crave again and again. From...
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Duke switches health insurance for students, steering them to preferred providers

Hello Higher Stakes subscribers! I’m higher education reporter Jane Winik Sartwell , back in your inbox with this week’s news. Are you ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight? I know I am. I’ll be there covering it! Make sure to keep up with our comprehensive coverage all night. Duke switches health insuranc
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School board to choose a Chapel Hill school to close. Parents are bracing for...

Outside of Ephesus Elementary, Emily Privette waves to other neighborhood parents as they gather to pick up their kids. Her son Andy, a second-grader, hops onto his younger sister's stroller as they walk home. "Mom, can I walk home or bike home every day?" Andy asks. Andy bikes to school...
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North Carolina’s Award-Winning Art Destination Features Thousands of Years of Art and a Huge...

North Carolina has a lot going for it, but few places in the state pack as much culture, history, and outdoor beauty into one address as this remarkable art destination in Raleigh. We are talking about a free world-class museum that holds a permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, two architecturally distinct buildin
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People from all over North Carolina make the drive for the clam chowder at...

Tucked away on Farrington Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Nantucket Grill has built a loyal following that stretches far beyond the Triangle area. Word has spread across the state about their legendary clam chowder, drawing hungry travelers from Asheville to Wilmington. This no-frills American restaurant serves up
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The prime rib at this old-timey North Carolina restaurant is well worth a dedicated...

Tucked along Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina, The Peddler Steak House has been serving up some of the most memorable prime rib in the state for decades. With its dark, cozy atmosphere and old-school charm, this place feels like stepping back into a classic 1970s steakhouse. The food is...

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