Latest Updates on DPD Real-Time Crime Center and Peregrine Contract
The Durham Police Department (DPD) has recently shared more details about its proposed real-time crime center and its contract with Peregrine Technologies. However, the move has sparked concerns among the public, especially regarding privacy issues, the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), data security,...
Durham County Commissioners Announce Holiday Closures, Community Grants, and Upcoming Parade at November Meeting
On November 24, 2025, the Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a regular session at the BOCC Chambers at 200 E. Main Street in Durham, North Carolina. The meeting allowed both in-person and hybrid participation. Chair Nida Allam called the meeting to order. Commissioner Wendy Jacobs led the Pledge of...
Vigilance Amid Uncertainty: Tracking ICE Activity in the Triangle Area
The recent activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been a hot topic of discussion on social media. A user on Reddit recently raised a question about the presence of ICE in the Triangle area. They mentioned that they have been monitoring the situation via ojonc.org, but have not noticed any...
Church in Durham provides Thanksgiving experience aimed at restoring dignity: ‘Felt the love’
Organizers said it is about much more than a hot meal. It is about making sure those who come leave encouraged.
Novartis announces plans to build flagship manufacturing hub in North Carolina
Expansion represents significant investment in North Carolina and is expected to create 700 new jobs in the state by end of 2030. Enables manufacturing of medicines across company’s main therapeutic areas in one geographic location. Marks latest milestone in company’s previously announced $23 billion investment in US...
The Chaotic Chronicles of N Roxboro: A Local’s Perspective
Residents of N Roxboro are expressing their frustrations and concerns over the current state of affairs in their area. The discontentment stems from an array of issues, including traffic congestion, infrastructure problems, and general disorder. The sentiment was captured in a social media post by a local resident...
Shoppers hit the stores ahead of Thanksgiving to catch early Black Friday sales
A lot of shoppers say they're starting to change their habits by buying early, way ahead of Black Friday.
Durham Police Warn of Rise in Package Thefts as Black Friday Approaches, Urge Precautions
As throngs of shoppers prepare to eagerly descend upon retailers this Black Friday, the Durham Police Department is warning that package thieves are also gearing up to take advantage of the seasonal increase in deliveries. According to a recent social media post by the Durham Police Department, there has been "a...
Final plan for 18-mile Durham-to-Roxboro Trail is approved. Here’s what’s next
Durham County has given the go-ahead to a plan that will allow people to walk, run, bike and rollerskate between downtown Durham and Roxboro. The planned $56.7 million Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail project will run for 18 miles along an old Lynchburg & Durham Railroad line that closed in 1983 and has been eyed for a...
Durham Public Schools students stage walkout to protest ICE
DURHAM – Durham Public Schools classrooms were sparsely filled last Friday as students organized a walkout in rapid response to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s descent upon the city. CBP agents moved to the Triangle last week following their blitz on Charlotte. About 29% of DPS students were...
