UNC seeks partial dismissal of former provost’s open meetings lawsuit
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is asking a judge to dismiss three of four claims for relief in former provost Chris Clemens' lawsuit against the university. Court filings Thursday argue that Clemens' suit "fails to understand what rights North Carolina law creates and what remedies it provides.”
NC County Plans $27 Million Diversion Facility to Ease Emergency Room Overload
Tammy Grubb – The News & Observer (Raleigh) Adults and children facing a behavioral or mental health crisis in Orange County could have a place to go for help by 2027, keeping them out of crowded emergency rooms and jail. The Orange County commissioners approved a preliminary $27.2 million...
DWI charges pending after 3 hurt in crash tied to NC Central homecoming
ROUGEMONT, N.C. (WNCN) – A driver is facing pending charges after a late-night crash near the Orange County-Person County border sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday, troopers said. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Gray Road just north of Berry...
Authorities seek help in finding 83-year-old Carrboro woman
Maree Ravellette, 83, is believed to suffer from a cognitive impairment.
Durham Hot Wing Challenge — eating contest at Durham Beer Garden Oct. 25
Durham Beer Garden and Bull City Pepper Co. are presenting the Durham Hot Wing Challenge on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. It takes place at Durham Beer Garden, 812 N. Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It’s FREE to compete. Please DM @bullcitypepperco or @durhambeergarden on Instagram to let...
Log Truck Overturns, Spilling Load Across Road in Durham County, North Carolina
DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — Morning commuters in Durham County faced major delays on Tuesday after a log truck overturned, scattering lumber across a rural stretch of road and forcing an extended closure during rush hour. According to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened early Tuesday on...
DSG denies duARTS affiliate status, citing potential funding burden
Duke Student Government denied affiliate status to duARTS and approved over $21,000 in funding requests at its Wednesday meeting. Senators rejected a proposal to turn duARTS, which markets itself as an umbrella organization for student art groups on campus, into an affiliate of DSG. This marks a rare instance of the...
Arrest, booking and crime reports
Recent police reports detail arrests for impaired driving, drug offenses, firearm violations, assaults, cyberstalking, and property crimes across Granville County from Oct. 11-20.
NC Durham’s Most Loveable Kittens Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near durham.
Durham chapter of Jack and Jill of America celebrates 80 years of service
The chapter will celebrate eight decades of impact with a special 80th Anniversary soiree.
