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While the second week of August brings an unpredictable mix of rain and shine to Durham, it certainly doesn’t lack fun, arts-filled events, with activities ranging from Broadway musicals to action-packed classics. From Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, “The Wiz” will be on Broadway at DPAC. Returning to the...

Pittsboro, NC – In a talk at the Chatham Community Library last month, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard delved into the complex narratives surrounding the John A. Mason House, a historic Greek Revival farmhouse nestled deep in the woods of North Chatham. Through her personal experiences and extensive...

As cities nationwide gear up for Tuesday, the Raleigh Police Department is focusing on community outreach by participating in several events.

Chatham County is currently investigating the unusual discovery of an early 2000s Nissan Maxima, which was found at the bottom of Jordan Lake under the U.S. 64 bridge. The submerged car was first detected by a fisherman using sonar equipment earlier this week, as reported by ABC11. Authorities responded to...

Health and Harmony Fest is a chance to nurture your body, mind and spirit. It takes place Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at The North Carolina Center for Dermatology, 6216 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. It’s free to attend. No ticket is needed, but RSVPing helps...

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The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C. Capt. Marty Pearce saves people for a living. He saves them from cars swept away by floods. He saves them from glitching elevators. And he even helped save a man found unresponsive on a crane towering above downtown Durham. Pearce is part of the Durham Fire...

Less than a month after I moved to Durham for graduate school, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Helene, the deadliest storm to ever hit the state, took 108 lives and caused an estimated $48.8 billion in damage. Less than a year later, Tropical Storm Chantal killed six North Carolinians and did more...

WENDELL, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman is facing 11 felony charges in theft of firearms from a family member in Wake County, deputies said Friday. According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, the firearms were reported stolen on July 18 from a home in the 160 block of Winchester Drive near Wendell. The victim said he...

Raleigh, North Carolina – Drivers across central North Carolina could face sudden downpours, isolated severe storms, and possible flash flooding through Saturday night as hazardous weather targets the region. Power outages and travel delays may occur, especially in urban centers like Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding...