Back to School Community Resource Event at Durham County Memorial Stadium Aug. 9
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Back to School Community Resource Event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It’s free to attend. This event features:. Free food from local food...
Investigation underway after armed carjacking in Chapel Hill; suspects at large
Three men allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint from two people on East Franklin Street.
Chapel Hill Police give ATM safety tips after armed robbery
Police said three robbers followed a woman home from the ATM and stole money at gunpoint.
North Carolina principal transferred to new job after investigation, district says
After reviewing “a range of concerns” from staff members, parents and students, the district’s investigation did not find evidence of misconduct or intentional wrongdoing against her, the superintendent said.
Crash shuts down Highway 15-501, multiple people injured
A three-vehicle crash shut down a busy stretch of Highway 15-501 late Saturday morning, sending five people to the hospital—one of them by helicopter. The crash occurred around 11:00 a.m. between Priest Hill Road and the intersection with N.C. Highway 24-27, involving a Chevrolet Camaro RS, a Lexus ES 300, and a...
Durham and Wake County Authorities Seize 4.8 Kilograms of Deadly Fentanyl in Joint Operation
In a key bust that hits close to home, the Durham County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), in collaboration with the Wake County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement (DEA), has seized a significant load of fentanyl—amounting to 4.8 kilograms—as part of an extensive joint trafficking investigation. This...
GoFundMe created for HBCU scholar who died one semester before getting law degree
Sulaimane “Sulay” Bangura, a promising law student at North Carolina Central University who was nearing the finish line of his legal studies, lost his life in a devastating motorcycle crash. He was just 28 years old. Now, his loved ones are rallying to bring Bangura to his homeland.
A closer look: Unveiling the operations of Carolina Tiger Rescue
Pittsboro, NC – Nestled in the heart of Chatham County, the Carolina Tiger Rescue has been a beacon of hope for big cats for over five decades. With a mission focused on providing a safe and enriching environment for its residents, the sanctuary stands apart from roadside zoos by prioritizing the choice and...
Apex father warns others after charity funds for Turner syndrome awareness are stolen
Dan Patriss launched an annual board game marathon to raise funds and awareness for Turner syndrome after his four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition.
18-year-old arrested in connection to Raleigh nightclub shooting last month
The shooting happened on Libido Bar and Lounge on Calvary Drive.
