Durham’s Oldest Black-owned Restaurant Gets Historical Landmark Status
After receiving a preservation grant, The Chicken Hut, an eatery that has served the Durham community for 60 years and has been a pivotal part in the Civil Rights Movement, has officially been recognized as a piece of history. On Monday, Oct. 6, the Durham City Council granted the Chicken...
CLT, RDU Airports Expect Minimal Impact Amid Government Shutdown
Officials at North Carolina’s two largest airports, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) say flight operations are continuing without disruption despite the ongoing government shutdown. A spokesperson for the city of Charlotte told The Charlotte Observer there...
Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and...
South Durham Farmers’ Market, at 500 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Howl-Ween Market on October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market will be joined by the Triangle Canine Club, and there will be both a dog and a children’s costume contest with different prizes. There will be free...
Orange County Shares Homelessness Data, Resources and Strategies During Town Hall
While housing is a top issue in Orange County, it’s often referenced to meeting the demands in a limited market. But it’s also a top issue regarding low-income housing for community members in and out of homelessness. To gauge interest and start a dialogue among residents, the Orange...
A Durham City Council Explainer
It’s been two decades since I sat in a high school civics class (dear God), but I don’t remember cramming for any tests on local government procedure. Most kids learn about George Washington’s cherry tree before they learn the name of their city’s municipal leader. In...
Durham County Proposes 30-Year Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan, Seeks Public Input for Improved...
Durham County is on the move, setting its sights on an ambitious Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan that's all about making getting around town faster and more convenient for everyone. The county has been poring over a 30-year roadmap to elevate its public transportation via BRT – a kind of high-speed, fancy bus...
NC nonprofit still pushing for Durham County sheriff to release jail policies
An anti-mass incarceration nonprofit is still fighting to force the Durham County Sheriff’s Office to release more information about its jail policies. Emancipate NC asked a judge for help in 2024 after the Sheriff’s Office spent months responding to a records request and delivered a redacted version of the Durham...
Two People Catch HIV After Raleigh Man Sprays Blood Intentionally
RALEIGH, N.C. — A routine hospital visit turned into a nightmare when a Raleigh man allegedly sprayed blood into the eyes of two health care workers—potentially exposing them to HIV. Authorities say 25-year-old Kameron Gilchrist now faces two felony charges of assault on emergency personnel after the violent...
$7.5 Million North Carolina Home On 14 Acres (PHOTOS)
LOCATION: 12660 Boyce Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This home is located at 12660 Boyce Mill Road in Raleigh, North Carolina and is situated on 14 acres of land. It was built in 1998 and features approximately 13,786 square feet of living space with 7 bedrooms, 8 full and 3 half bathrooms, 2-story foyer with...
Counselors take summer camp to court
It all started with an Indeed job listing titled: COUNSELOR WANTED. This drew Brianna Thompson in and made her consider the CJF America job listing. Little did she know that this decision would change her life for the next few months. When she came to CJF America Durham, Thompson and...
