Durham man facing more than 50 burglary charges in 3 central NC counties, warrants...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Seven months after being convicted of burglary, a Durham man was arrested Tuesday on more than 50 new charges, warrants show. Last Friday, Dec. 12, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Keshaun Christopher Byrd was identified as the suspect in a series of break-ins and thefts near...
Raleigh drug trafficking leader sentenced to 50 years in prison
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The leader of a drug trafficking operation in the Raleigh area was sentenced to 50 years in prison, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Akeem Netron Holder Evans, 36, of Raleigh was convicted of multiple counts of conspiracy, possession, and intent to distribute illegal drugs on May 30. A federal...
This large thrift store in North Carolina draws shoppers from across the state
Looking for a treasure hunt that actually gives back to the community too?. TROSA Thrift Store and Donation Center in Durham is the kind of place you plan a whole afternoon around, then end up staying longer. With aisles of furniture, racks of fashion finds, and constantly changing inventory, you...
Raleigh’s John Chavis Memorial Park Celebrates Black History Month with Cultural Event
In the heart of Raleigh, the John Chavis Memorial Park is set to host a vibrant event that pays homage to the rich heritage and enduring impact of the Black community. Scheduled for Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this event invites people of all ages to partake in an array of activities designed to educate, inspire,...
As Palmetto State fights outbreak, N.C. now seeing measles
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Cases of measles in the U.S. are on the rise, with North Carolina confirming its first recent case from a person traveling in the Raleigh-Durham Airport. It comes as South Carolina battles an outbreak with 135 cases total and 168 in quarantine. The South Carolina Department of...
Multi-County ATM Theft Investigation Concludes with Arrest
Authorities have charged a North Carolina man in connection with a series of ATM jackpotting incidents that occurred across Pennsylvania in early October. On Oct. 5, 2025, Titusville Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at the Community Connect Federal Credit Union, where officers discovered that...
Rewritten: Honoring your inner child and an encounter worth remembering
The Chronicle had solicited submissions from alumni and current students for their rewritten Duke supplemental essay based on their time here. Read more about it here. College admissions serves up a promise: “We’ve identified you as one with potential — here is your chance to be someone who matters.”
Car rear-ends Wake County school bus on NC-540, causes delays
There were no students on the bus at the time of the crash, a WCPSS spokesperson says.
Endswell Advances Carbon-Neutral Funeral Care
Endswell Advances Carbon-Neutral Funeral Care in Durham NC and the Triangle. A funeral home based in Hillsborough and serving Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh is working toward a goal that remains rare in the death-care industry, becoming one of the first carbon-neutral funeral homes in the United States. Endswell...
Henri Veesaar made his UNC career night even better with his postgame quotes
The junior big man had some wise words to say following his career night against ETSU.
