Durham NC

"It's notably difficult to spot because it typically hangs out in dense undergrowth." Onlookers discover unexpected creature making unusual appearance in city: 'It's not supposed to be [here]' first appeared on The Cool Down .

A Raleigh man has died after a Wednesday night shooting at a Days Inn hotel with an employee who acted in self-defense, police said. Police said they responded Wednesday at 10:25 p.m. to a trespassing call at the hotel on 6619 Glenwood Ave. When they arrived, they found Byron Bracey, 35, with multiple gunshot wounds....

Raleigh, NC – Eight individuals have been arrested following a weeks-long investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), which led to over 100 felony charges related to the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. The investigation, which began in July, uncovered a network of drug sales...

A Raleigh man got what he apparently wanted when he refused to leave the Columbus County Detention Center Wednesday: more time in jail. Babatunde Okunsokan, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with two counts of second degree trespassing and held without bond, according to detention center reports. Okunsokan was arrested...

Durham’s new health care-focused high school welcomed 104 students with pompoms and cheers as it kicked off its inaugural school year on Thursday, Aug. 7. Durham Early College of Health Sciences (DECHS) is Durham Public Schools’ fourth Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHS). CIHS, which include early colleges,...

A driver is facing multiple charges after a single-vehicle crash Thursday night near the Woodlake community. It happened on McLauchlin Road at Murdock C Road. Troopers said the driver allegedly admitted to texting and driving just before the crash and also to having drinks prior to getting behind the wheel.

Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2025. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun...

Triangle residents now have access to another same-day delivery service for grocery items including meat, seafood, produce and frozen foods. Operated by Amazon , the program is now available to people in more than 1,000 cities and towns nationwide, including in Raleigh, Durham and Wake Forest , Amazon told The News &...

According to officials, a new vendor began handling mailed bills in June, and operations are now back to normal.

The program, which is being reintroduced as the Community Police Academy, is part of RPD Police Chief Rico Boyce's strategic priority to enhance community engagement.