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Lawyers for the teen accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting in a northeast Raleigh neighborhood want to keep his internet search and browsing history out of his upcoming murder trial. Austin Thompson, 18, is accused of killing five people, including his older brother and a Raleigh police officer, and...

In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall takes place Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.,...

DURHAM, N.C. — Tuesday marks 6 months since Tropical Storm Chantal hit central North Carolina, flooding homes, destroying businesses and polluting waterways. The massive amount of rain crested the Eno and Haw rivers at record levels, leaving paths of destruction along their banks. What You Need To Know. Tropical...

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham’s beloved Love Durham campaign is back, mobilizing more than 100 local businesses to inspire residents and visitors to shop small, dine local, and reconnect with the makers, creators, and entrepreneurs who define the Bull City’s identity. Running now through February 28, 2026, the initiative...

The Local Reporter and its Editor deserve praise for providing a comprehensive description of the many development projects currently underway in Chapel Hill. It seems likely that many residents have lost track of the rather bewildering array of new projects and thus the recent TLR article is timely and informative.

The Durham City Council approved a controversial project Monday night, expanding the city’s footprint at its eastern end. Council members voted 5-2 to annex 2.3 acres at 5502 Wake Forest Highway in eastern Durham County. The project was presented as a commercial opportunity for a local family who owns the property,...

CREEDMOOR, N.C. — A violent armed robbery at Skillz in Creedmoor has triggered a multi-agency investigation and a widening manhunt, with four suspects still at-large after employees were held at gunpoint, restrained, and robbed on December 14, 2025. Authorities say two masked men stormed the gaming business on NC...

Managing AI trustworthiness and risk is essential to realizing business value from AI. When asked what organizations must do to capture AI's benefits while minimizing its downsides, Sibelco Group CIO Pedro Martinez Puig emphasized discipline and strategic focus. "Capturing AI's value while minimizing risk starts with...

In November alone, the Durham County Department of Social Services received 1,069 calls of suspected child abuse. Of those, the department accepted 651 case for assessment, based on strict state and federal criteria. Right now, the county has 174 children in its custody . On Monday morning, the department’s leaders...

SELMA — A 19-year-old Raleigh man is facing multiple charges after Selma police say he followed another vehicle and led officers on a brief pursuit. According to police, the incident began around 11:30 p.m. Dec. 27 when a woman called 911 to report a vehicle closely following her while flashing lights and driving...