Durham NC

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County student has been selected as part of the Morehead-Cain Foundation’s Class of 2030 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joining a competitive national cohort of 69 scholars. Anya Sabina Muminovic, a senior at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School, is among...

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town budget proposal, which includes no tax increase, but does have a water and sewer rate increase. He also talked about the town board’s decision to impose a 60-day moratorium o

According to investigators, the suspects are linked to 17 separate larceny incidents.

Al’s Burger Shack, the beloved Chapel Hill burger destination known for its hand-pattied Black Angus beef and locally inspired toppings, has been named the best cheeseburger in North Carolina by Fast Food Club in its nationally published feature, “The Best Cheeseburger in Every One of the 50 States.” The article select

The first phase will include 81 one-bedroom, 113 two-bedroom and 58 three-bedroom apartments spread across nine garden-style, walk-up buildings.

The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based Mountain Power Systems, Inc, distributes a range of industrial, farming, marine, and automotive parts to customers across the region. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The latest move is an attempt at helping it reorganize its finances while facing unsecured c

Three juveniles were caught in the line of fire during a drive-by shooting in east Durham on Wednesday, when gunfire sent a bullet into a bedroom at the Rochelle Manor apartment complex, according to police. No injuries were reported, and investigators say no arrests have been made. What police say.

For Duke graduates, commencement signifies the end of four years of hard work and the start of an exciting new chapter. For the more than 7,700 hospitality workers who call Durham home, graduation brings an influx of business and tourism amid a vibrant, packed weekend. The Chronicle spoke to some...

Orange County leaders cite rising costs, inflation, a property tax revaluation, and decreased funding from multiple sources as reasons for the proposed cuts.

As Town Council heads into the final five weeks of our spring session, I wanted to check in and share a few updates on what we’ve been working on. Last Wednesday, May 6, Town Manager Ted Voorhees presented his recommended budget for Council to consider:. At a high level,...