Looking back: Monkey escaping from cage, contagious illnesses and well-thought-out wills
From a runaway pet monkey to epidemics, eccentric wills and tragic deaths, Granville County’s past unfolds in vivid clippings from 1860 to the 1960s.
Durham Community Land Trustees opens 2 affordable rental homes in Hayti community
DURHAM – Thanks to groundwork and advocacy by longtime residents, Historic Hayti now has two affordable rentals. Durham Community Land Trustees unveiled the homes on Grant Street at a March 20 open house.
New Wine Bar Opening in Pasmore House in Downtown Cary
The Pasmore House at 307 South Academy Street in Cary has served many functions over the years–private residence, boarding house for students, and most recently, a brewery taproom on the edge of Downtown Cary Park. Now, with the investment of some fresh paint and upgrades, a couple of longtime...
Major grocery stores are opening in the Triangle soon. Here are 2026 dates
The Triangle has already seen a couple of new grocery store openings in 2026, and more are to come in the next few months. BJ’s Wholesale Club expanded to Selma in late January, and Target opened its Fuquay-Varina location — the 2,000th for the brand — in March. Here’s a list of forthcoming grocery stores. Grocery...
CBB Ref Downplays Dan Hurley Trending Video After UConn Buzzer-Beater vs. Duke, ‘Absolutely Nothing’
"I talked to Roger [Ayers] today. He said, 'What are you talking about?' He literally didn't know what I was talking about," Greenerg said on SportsCenter. "He said, 'Nothing happened. The ball went in, I was running back, they were celebrating. Danny leaned in to say something to me, I said something to him, it was...
After 60 years of stories, English Professor Victor Strandberg closes out his chapter at...
On the third floor of the Allen Building, tucked into a corner room with a beautiful view of Abele Quad, you’ll find the office of Professor of English Victor Strandberg. Covering the walls of his office is an extensive, carefully curated collage of influential figures and moments from history, collected over his...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Durham — Furniture, Plants & More
Looking for something useful around Durham without spending a dime? Here are some great free items your neighbors are offering right now — from furniture and plants to moving boxes and more.
🤝 Multiple Babysitting Openings in Orange County, NC ($17–$33/hr)
Orange County families are looking for caring, reliable babysitters right now. If you enjoy working with kids and want flexible hours, these local roles through Wyndy could be a great fit.
Khaleb McRae rising from small-town roots to the global track stage
LAURINBURG — A small-town kid is making waves on the big stage. Khaleb McRae has been putting the world on notice with his world-class speed, elite talent and dominance on the track. Coming off a stellar performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, where he won gold in the 4×400-meter relay, McRae has...
After 35 years, NC man seeks sickle cell cure with groundbreaking gene therapy
DURHAM, N.C. — For 35-year-old Marcus Mitchell, the view out of a hospital window is all too familiar. Born with sickle cell disease, the Andrews High School teacher has endured health scares and painful crises since childhood. “I just got tired of having sickle cell crisis and hope for...
