Durham Insurance Agent George Stevens to Receive State’s Highest Honor at Local Ceremony
On Wednesday, October 22, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Order of the Guardian Award to George Stevens in Durham. This is the highest honor given by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Durham Residents: City Utility and Billing Payments Moving to New Online System Starting November...
The City of Durham, North Carolina, will switch to a new online payment provider, InfoSend, for utility and general billing payments starting November 3, 2025. The Department of Water Management and the Finance Department are managing this change as part of a system upgrade for residents and businesses.
Frost possible for some areas in Central NC Friday and Saturday
Friday overall will be sunny and seasonable, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
‘Reading is the most subversive thing we can do’: Percival Everett talks Pulitzer-winning “James”
New York Times bestselling author Percival Everett challenged traditional narratives around slavery and the ever-more important cultural role of reading at Thursday’s Weaver Memorial Lecture. Everett’s novel “James,” which reimagines “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain from the perspective of Huck’s...
North Carolina student finds car in ditch after leaving party
A rollover crash after a huge party in Person County left one North Carolina Central University student without a car.
Driver injured, faces charges after police chase ends in Durham crash
Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle at the Budget Inn off I-85 just after midnight on Friday.
Joe Westerlund explores new rhythms on “Curiosities From The Shift”
The Durham-based percussionist, composer, and improviser Joe Westerlund is a sonic explorer. On each of his solo outings he uses drums and other percussive instruments to create textures that descriptively range from meditative to cinematic, and on his latest outing "Curiosities From The Shift," he's tapping into...
A ‘Ruby’ in the not so rough — Everything to know about the Rubenstein...
The Rubenstein Art Center, fondly known as “the Ruby,” shines as a landmark as much as it dazzles as a creative hub. Situated along Chapel Drive across from the Nasher Museum, the Ruby is the heart of arts programming on campus. From premiering films and showcasing live performances to exhibiting visual art...
Durham County Residents Invited to Support Local Veterans with Green Lights and Attend Annual...
Durham County, North Carolina, will take part in the 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans. This is a national initiative to recognize and support military veterans. From November 4 to November 11, 2025, several Durham County government buildings and landmarks will be lit green. The county joins over 450 others...
Central North Carolina Raleigh–Durham Weather: Frost Advisory 3AM–9AM Friday Morning
Raleigh, NC – The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Frost Advisory for much of central North Carolina, including the Triad, Triangle, and Sandhills regions, from 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. Friday. Forecasters say temperatures in the lower to mid-30s will result in widespread frost formation across...
