Durham’s Long-Empty Cop HQ Is Finally Back In Play
After nearly eight years of sitting mostly idle at a key gateway into downtown, Durham’s former police headquarters at 505 W. Chapel Hill Street is finally getting another shot at a new life. City officials have rebooted efforts to redevelop the four-acre site, pulling together a working group that is sketching out...
Orange County On Edge as Commissioners Mull Data Center Freeze
Orange County commissioners in Hillsborough spent Tuesday wrestling with whether to hit pause on new large-scale data center projects for a year, as nearby residents warned that more mega-facilities could strain local services. No final vote was taken, but officials said they may schedule a public hearing in April to...
15 Soul Food Spots Across North Carolina That Taste Like Home Cooking
Soul food does not come from shortcuts. It comes from recipes passed down over time, careful cooking, and kitchens that know exactly what they are doing. North Carolina has those kitchens in abundance, scattered from the Piedmont to the coastal plains in restaurants that don’t advertise much because they have never...
Duke Drops $203 Million To Keep Triangle Locals Housed And Hired
Duke University and Duke University Health System are putting serious cash on the table, rolling out a roughly $203 million Homegrown initiative that they say is designed to keep more of the Triangle’s booming economy in local hands. The three-year push centers on four pillars - employ, build, buy and invest - and...
‘Extremely rare’: Wilmington woman attacked by otter while watching marathon
CARY, N.C. (WECT) - It’s not every day someone gets attacked by an otter, but that’s exactly what a Wilmington woman says happened to her on a trail in Cary, North Carolina, while watching friends compete in a marathon. Erin Hogston said the encounter happened more than two...
Target will anchor major redevelopment of the now-closed Northgate Mall
The future redevelopment of the now-closed Northgate Mall in Durham will be anchored by a Target, the retailer and its future landlord Regency Centers told Axios. Why it matters: The redevelopment of the shuttered mall — located on Club Boulevard between Interstate 85 and downtown Durham — has been contentious in the...
North Carolina Severe Weather Alert: Charlotte & Raleigh Residents Told to Stay Ready for...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlotte, NC – Spring break travel across North Carolina comes with a serious overnight threat as tornado-capable storms can develop after dark, leaving just minutes to act while most people are asleep....
The Duke Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness
This Duke sophomore could completely change the Blue Devils' ceiling.
Cameron Boozer News Emerges as Duke Eyes March Madness Run
Duke star Cameron Boozer receives a major update ahead of March Madness as the Blue Devils prepare for a national title push.
Manny Diaz and Duke are carrying a Darian Mensah-sized chip on their shoulders
With spring practice underway in Durham, Manny Diaz and Duke are moving forward without Darian Mensah.
