Durham NC

Brenay Kennard, the North Carolina TikToker at the center of a viral “homewrecker” lawsuit, has been ordered to pay up. On Tuesday, a Durham judge told the social media creator that she must pay $40,000 to Akira Montague, while she challenges a $1.75 million award tied to the collapse of Montague’s marriage.

Dr. David Zaas is heading back to Duke University Health System as its next chief executive, the system announced Wednesday. He is scheduled to start on May 1, 2026, taking charge of Duke’s hospitals, clinics and senior leadership team. Zaas returns to Durham after several years at the helm of major academic and...

Durham police are trying to track down a suspect after a fatal stabbing along the American Tobacco Trail left a 51-year-old man dead and a neighborhood on edge. Investigators have identified 46-year-old LaRue Barbee as the suspect and say he has been charged with first-degree homicide in the killing. The victim,...

A burger chain offering crinkle-cut fries and a relatively large milkshake menu is expanding in the Triangle. Shake Shack is going to open its first Morrisville location soon. The restaurant will be in the Park West Village shopping center off NC-54, the chain confirmed to The News & Observer. While specifics on...

Shake Shack is heading to Morrisville’s Park West Village, sliding into the former Full Moon Oyster & Seafood Kitchen spot in the center’s village-market row. The national burger chain is making its Morrisville debut while the shopping center continues to shuffle its restaurant and retail lineup. Locals can look...

The 83-acre proposal near Old U.S. 1 would bring 275 homes at reduced density, with nearby residents raising concerns about buffers, safety, and school capacity.

You’ve seen the listicles. Top 10 Things to Do in New York City. The Most Popular Cities to Visit in 2026. The Best Restaurants in Chicago. And while there’s nothing wrong with a good round-up, there’s a real risk in letting those lists do all the thinking for you-because the most memorable travel experiences rarely...

Residents question blasting damage from I-85 sewer project; SGWASA board details safety steps, notification limits and ongoing water, sewer upgrades.

Breakfast in North Carolina is not playing it safe anymore. If you think it is all biscuits and gravy, it might be time to take another look. Across the state, more restaurants and cafes are building their menus around green-chile burritos. The focus stays on bold flavor, slow-roasted chiles, and fillings that turn a...

Orange County is receiving upset bids for two properties:. • 108 Mollie Court (Tax Parcel No. 9865614458) – Offer received at $20,000 for approximately 1.24 acres. More information.