Durham NC

The Hillsborough Police Department has arrested a Graham man in connection with a disturbance involving a fight and a firearm Friday evening in Hillsborough. Police say they responded to the 200 block of Cheshire Drive at about 5:30 p.m. Friday with assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival,...

As a 28-year veteran of public education in North Carolina, and a current principal in a neighboring district, I was deeply saddened to learn that Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) must close two elementary schools. For me, this news is personal. I served as assistant principal and then principal of Ephesus...

Opening statement I don't have a whole lot to say other than for us it's been back to work. Learned a lot from last night. We focused on all the things that we can control to do better, but for us it's getting our minds ready for Game 2 against a really good TCU team that we're excited about and ready to take the...

Curious about North Carolina’s black bears? Join Dr. Joe Folta, District 5 Wildlife Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, for an engaging talk on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Durham County Main Library Auditorium (300 N. Roxboro St).

Durham County’s research scene is buzzing — from biotech to sports science, local employers are adding skilled scientists and data experts to their teams. Here are several standout openings worth a look:

North Carolina chancellor Lee Roberts gave a telling update on the future of head coach Hubert Davis following a loss to VCU.

Durham County’s HR job market is buzzing this month, with several strong openings across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and tech. Whether you’re a recruiter, manager, or HR specialist, there’s something here for every career stage.

TCU went on a late run in the first half to get back into the game after Duke's Cameron Boozer was called for a questionable flagrant foul.

Hillsborough police responded to a fight involving a firearm around 5:30 p.m. on March 20 in the 200 block of Cheshire Drive. Officers arrested Chan Owens, 29, of Graham, who faces charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and misdemeanor resisting a public officer. A 35-year-old man, also...

Someone at the Carolina Coffee Shop in Chapel Hill had a brilliant idea decades ago: what if we took French toast and made it even better by coating it in cornflakes?. The result is a breakfast dish so good that people have been ordering it for generations, and once you try it, you’ll understand why this century-old...