Rare 1.24-acre listing in Chapel Hill’s historic core could test ‘missing middle’ era
A 1.24‑acre cluster of properties has hit the market in Chapel Hill’s historic core, setting up a test of how aggressively investors are willing to bet on redevelopment inside one of the town’s most fiercely protected neighborhoods. Tucked inside the Cameron-McCauley Historic District and listed for $7 million , the...
Wilkins appointed to SGWASA Board; water quality policy adopted
Creedmoor’s board narrowly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Archer Wilkins to the SGWASA board and approved a new water quality policy, both over strong objections from two commissioners.
Assistant city manager role added to Creedmoor policy chief position
Creedmoor Police Chief Troy Wheless will also serve as assistant city manager under a role reclassification that raises his pay while requiring no extra city funds through June 30, 2026.
Creedmoor board reviews process for removing mayor
Creedmoor commissioners review amotion rules for possibly removing Mayor Antwane Downey after DWI-related crash, including a proposed $41,000 investigation, as they await clarity on any resignation.
Students criticize Duke’s ‘exorbitantly expensive’ new cost of attendance
Students reacted with frustration and disappointment following Duke’s announcement that the undergraduate cost of attendance would exceed $96,000 in the 2026-27 academic year. During its quarterly meeting in February, the Board of Trustees approved the 4.95% increase, bringing the University’s price tag for those not...
11 honorable mentions restaurants that just missed The N&O’s Top 50
When I started our Top 50 project , picking 50 top-notch restaurants seemed like plenty. Then the list got longer and longer, and it became quickly clear that I could make the Top 50 at least twice with entirely different restaurants. So we wanted to spotlight the places we wish we could have squeezed into the Top...
Pop On In & Resident Activism
Here is everything you need to know about what's going on in Apex, NC for the week of Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Duke Retaliation Showdown: Durham Jury To Weigh Claim After Assault Report
Chief U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles has left one claim standing in a former Duke researcher’s lawsuit, and it is the one that goes straight to a jury. The court has ruled that jurors will decide whether Duke punished the scientist after she reported sexual harassment and an assault in 2020. The ruling trims...
Durham Snags $475K To Fire Up 129-Acre Farm Campus
Durham County just locked in a $475,000 grant to kick off Phase 1 of its long-planned Farm Campus, shifting the project from years of talk to on-the-ground training and infrastructure. The campus is set for a county-owned, 129-acre site on Orange Factory Road and is designed to give new and existing farmers access to...
Virginia Tech Softball Run-Rules Duke to Salvage ACC Opening Series
MID-WEEK GAME - VIRGINIA TECH 14, ELON 3. Before playing Duke, the Virginia Tech softball team began its swing through the state of North Carolina with a mid-week game at Elon. The Hokies went into Elon and essentially torched the Phoenix. Tech started off the first inning with both third...

















