North Carolina Officially Signs Pivotal Backcourt Piece
The Tar Heels received fantastic news on Thursday about one of its top portal acquisitions.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro may now close just 1 school. A look at the criteria.
Families and staff at three Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools facing possible closure got some good news Thursday when district staff said the board might only have to close one school. Since January, hundreds of people have filled CHCCS school board meetings to advocate for Ephesus, Glenwood and Seawell elementary schools as the board wrestled with closing two because of tight budgets and declining enrollment...
Durham Police Arrest/Cite 29 Individuals, Seize 29 Firearms in Operation Targeting Violent Crime
The Durham Police Department’s Organized Crime Division conducted Operation Spring Seizure in late April in partnership with Durham Task Force Officers and the FBI. The operation, which ran from April 22 to April 24, 2026, was part of an initiative to proactively address concerns related to violent crime incidents throughout the City of Durham.
Part of I-85 in North Carolina shut down following vehicle crash
NORTH CAROLINA — A crash has shut down part of Interstate 85 in Durham County on Friday afternoon. The wreck happened in the northbound lanes near Redwood Road. Officials said a vehicle appeared to have collided with a tree beside the interstate. North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Durham County EMS and Durham fire-rescue crews responded […] The post Part of I-85 in North Carolina...
Two teenagers face charges connected with vehicle break-ins across the Triangle
One teen is facing more than 100 felony charges as well as dozens of misdemeanors.
Police: Suspect Tried To Buy Camaro Using Stolen Identity
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A suspicious car purchase at a Smithfield dealership has led to identity theft charges against a Morrisville man and a broader investigation into possible related cases. The incident began May 1 at Capital Auto on South Brightleaf Boulevard, where an employee contacted police after becoming concerned...
7 new restaurants coming to the Triangle, including pizza, burgers & beer
The Triangle is welcoming a wave of new restaurants this spring through fall, from a beloved beer and food spot in Chapel Hill to a buzzy bakery in Durham. Here’s a roundup of the latest food openings and announcements in the Raleigh area. Here are key takeaways: Basic Brewing , owned by Raleigh local Kendall York, plans to open a midcentury modern brewpub at Kane...
Beloved vendor will leave the Durham Food Hall this month. Here’s what’s next
A Durham bakery known for sweet cakes and protest cookies will close this month to mount a move to a space of its own. Little Barb’s Bakery will leave the Durham Food Hall at the end of May, closing a three-year run that saw it ascend to one of the city’s most popular sweet shops. Owner Barbara Nigro said Little Barb’s had reached...
Durham County DA drops cyberstalking charge against NC TikTok influencer
The charge was dismissed after the DA said there was not enough evidence to proceed with the case.
New Studies Suggest CHCCS Close 1 Elementary School, Address Capacity Issues Through Redistricting
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools may ultimately target closing just one elementary school instead of two, according to discussions during the Board of Education’s work session on Thursday. Board members heard a presentation from CHCCS staff about the eight criteria approved in March for deeper studies on three elementary schools...
