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Zyarre Prince, a sophomore student at North Carolina Central University, has been remembered by the university community following his passing in late March 2026. A native of Maryland, he was a criminal justice major known for his vibrant personality, sense of style, and commitment to student engagement. His death...

Durham County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several top employers adding new full‑time roles. From biotech quality leadership to hands‑on production work, there’s something here for every skill level.

The child was remanded by her family and brought back to Burlington.

CHAPEL HILL – After nearly nine years of planning, community partners finally broke ground for affordable housing in Chapel Hill. Homestead Gardens is a 100% affordable community that will house 300 residents. Housing advocates, public officials and community members celebrated the groundbreaking, adjacent to the...

Black bears are edging closer to the Triangle, slipping into yards, parks and the tree line behind neighborhood cul-de-sacs as North Carolina’s black bear population continues to rebound. Residents in and around Raleigh and Durham have logged a string of recent sightings, stoking group-text buzz and some uneasy...

Some burgers never need an upgrade. You know the kind. Simple, satisfying, and still worth the wait years later. A group of long-running burger spots continues to draw steady crowds without changing much. Many first opened in the 1980s and built their reputation on doing the basics right. Fresh patties,...

A Durham man who police had sought for nearly a week after a fatal stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail was arrested Tuesday, records show. LaRue Barbee, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 9 killing of Chesleigh Lyons, 51, of Durham, police previously announced. Investigators asked for the...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Newly released autopsy findings are shedding light on a fatal shooting at a Durham restaurant earlier this year, revealing the victim was shot six times during a confrontation with a co-worker, the autopsy report released on Tuesday shows. According to the North Carolina Office of the Chief...

Durham County’s legal scene is buzzing this month, with several strong openings for attorneys ready to take the next step. Whether you prefer remote work or a local firm, there’s something here for every legal pro.

Starting in April, crews will begin Phase 2 of the Lakewood Avenue Stream Stabilization and Enhancement project in Durham. The work will restore about 1,000 feet of stream between South Roxboro Street and South Street, helping reduce pollution in Third Fork Creek and protect the nearby sidewalk from erosion.