The Chronicle’s guide to spending winter break around Duke
The fall 2025 semester is coming to a close. Final examinations end Monday and residence halls officially close Tuesday at noon. For those hanging around Duke and Durham for part or all of the winter break, The Chronicle has assembled a guide to on-campus resources and activities in the area.
Wake Forest warning community about fraudulent email scam
Wake Forest warns of fake “Planning Commission” emails demanding payments; residents urged to delete messages, avoid links, and verify any town requests through official channels.
DPS Board Updates Law Enforcement Policy, With Few Changes
The Durham Public Schools (DPS) board of education voted last week to modify its immigration-enforcement related school policies. The board’s recent changes to policy 5120 won’t change much in practice. At recent meetings, administrators repeated that district and building administrators already followed the...
Durham Academy graduate among those seriously wounded in Brown University mass shooting
Kendall Turner, a 2025 graduate of Durham Academy, was in critical but stable condition, her family told the school.
Man, woman found shot dead inside Raleigh apartment, police say
A man and a woman were found shot dead inside an apartment, Raleigh Police said Sunday evening.
Causey: Charlotte man charged in Wake County roofing scam sting
Charlotte roofing manager charged after sting allegedly caught him damaging shingles to file a fake $30,000 hail and wind insurance claim in Wake County
Last Minute Gift Market at The Fruit Dec. 20
The Fruit, at 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Last Minute Gift Market on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. Support local artists and crafters while you shop for unique gifts. Double-Check Before You Head Out!. We make every effort to make sure that...
Durham Calls for Artists to Enhance Merrick-Moore Park Aquatics Center with Public Art
Got a flair for the arts and a passion for community spaces? Durham has an offer you won't want to miss. In a beep of a social media post that cuts to the chase, the City of Durham, NC Government has pushed out a "CALL FOR ARTISTS!" Yep, that's right – the city's in pursuit of creative minds ready to dive into the...
Durham Residents Invited to Join City and County Officials in Pioneering Violence Reduction Initiative
Residents of Durham seeking to contribute to the well-being of their community have the opportunity to engage with city and county officials on a new initiative aimed at reducing violence. The Durham County Government has announced a collaboration with the City of Durham, setting the stage for a comprehensive...
Durham man linked to stolen vehicles, fire, and safecracking in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has secured warrants for a Durham man in connection with a series of related breaking and entering and larceny offenses reported in the early morning hours of August 17, 2025. Deputies responded to a residence on Lystra Preserve Drive after...
