Durham NC

At the top of Fayetteville Street in Durham, about a mile from the city’s bustling downtown, a Walgreen’s has closed. It sits idle in a mostly low-income, historic part of town whose prosperous edges are dotted with expensive, modern apartments and homes. Not too far from the empty...

The N.C. Utilities Commission has ruled in favor of Duke Energy Carolinas in its dispute with EMPOWERment Inc., over the nonprofit developer’s use of a single master meter to power 10 new low-income apartments in Chapel Hill. The apartments are for tenants earning at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI)....

Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News and Observer visual journalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com .

There was this summer where I kind of lost my mind with regard to matters practical, tasks in the oval labeled “you got this,” options for the consumption of time and all things worth doing with eyes open. I signed up for some classes at UNC. Lots of classes. My crash landing in the fluffy field of biology. Boom....

With two weeks to prepare for Clemson, North Carolina’s pitiful performance brought into question the severity of the program’s issues under Bill Belichick’s guidance. The talent disparity between the two teams was evident, but it was the undisciplined play and lack of preparation that was especially highlighted by...

North Carolina’s taco scene has exploded in recent years, but it’s not just the tacos getting attention. The real stars at many stands are the salsas—smoky, spicy, tangy, and sometimes sweet creations that turn a good taco into an unforgettable meal. From food trucks parked near college campuses to hidden gems inside...

After months of negotiations, a new contract agreement has been reached between Duke Health and Aetna, the health system said Friday.

Durham police say the shooting happened in a parking lot on University Drive.

A 28-year-old man and now-former Raleigh police officer, Tremale Cogdell, is facing charges after he allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a crash victim in North Carolina. The Raleigh police chief called his alleged crimes “troubling and disgraceful.”. As reported by WRAL News, citing Raleigh Police Chief...

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