Mary-Dell Chilton, NC biochemist who revolutionized agriculture, dies at 87
Mary-Dell Chilton was determined to challenge a prevailing scientific theory: that a bacterium could alter the genes of trees. But as she set out to prove the theory wrong, she instead discovered its truth — and in the process, helped turn science fiction into reality. Chilton, who died at 87 on Wednesday, June 24, at
10 Places In North Carolina To Watch The Most Spectacular Fourth Of July Fireworks
Somewhere behind the first boom, “Baby, you’re a firework” starts feeling less like a lyric and more like instructions for the entire night. That is the warm, ridiculous charm of the Fourth of July. People spread out under the summer sky, snacks get passed around, and everyone...
North Carolina Governor Condemns Confederate Flag at Great American State Fair
North Carolina Governor Condemns Confederate Flag at Great American State Fair
5,400 gallons of sewage overflows in Chapel Hill near Orange County creek, officials say
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — More than 5,000 gallons of sewage overflowed in Chapel Hill near a creek in Orange County Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority, 5,400 gallons of untreated wastewater were released around 2:10 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Dr
Burlington woman charged for transporting murder suspects from Durham to Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Burlington woman is facing two felony counts of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, according to court documents. Investigators say 22-year-old Samantha Batten helped D'Monte Kinney and/or Xavier Hodges evade arrest by helping them escape after they killed two people on March 13, 2026.
The hopeful return of a beloved Raleigh icon likely won’t happen this year
The planned revival of Raleigh’s iconic 42nd Street Oyster Bar likely won’t happen this year. Longtime 42nd Street Oyster Bar general manager Hunter Correll said the storied restaurant needs significant repairs, but that his team plans to reopen in the future . “Our plan is to reopen 42nd St., but timeline is still up
S-Line Project Advances in North Carolina
The S-Line Raleigh, N.C.-to-Richmond, Va. (R2R), passenger rail project has reached a construction milestone, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported June 25. NCDOT, including Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Julie White and Rail Division Director Jason Orthner, hosted FRA Deputy
This Old-School North Carolina Deli Is A Sandwich Lover’s Dream Come True
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when bread, meat, and cheese come together in perfect harmony. Merritt’s Grill in Chapel Hill has been creating that magic for generations, turning simple ingredients into sandwiches that’ll ruin you for every other lunch spot in town. You know...
The Quirkiest Little Museum in North Carolina Is a Time Capsule to the 1980s
Tucked into the countryside of Rougemont, Boars Nest feels less like a typical museum and more like a fan-built portal straight into 1980s television culture. If you grew up with The Dukes of Hazzard, this little spot hits with a wave of nostalgia before you even step out of the car.
From struggling in school to becoming a Durham teacher and author
RALEIGH, N.C. — School didn’t always come easy for one Durham Public Schools teacher, but now his past struggle helps motivate him as a fifth grade teacher as well as a children’s book author and illustrator. “I had been trying to make books and comic books since...
