North Carolina lawmakers to propose tougher crime policies after light rail stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail, top North Carolina lawmakers announced on Thursday that they will introduce new legislation aimed at cracking down on crime.
101 Dogs Rescued From Raleigh Puppy Mill Sparks Outrage—Now the Public Demands Justice
When authorities in Raleigh, North Carolina, responded to reports of unsanitary conditions at a home in early June, they weren’t prepared for the nightmare inside. What they uncovered was a full-scale puppy mill where 101 dogs lived in filth and neglect, their tiny lives reduced to a cycle of breeding, confinement,...
Universities Offer TikTok Classes as Social Media Marketing Rises in Academia
At Duke University, a class turned viral sensation pulled in 145,000 followers. Students made clips that caught 80 million eyes in one term. The class, Building Global Audiences, teaches students how to identify trends and analyze data while producing real-world social content. Professor Aaron Dinin leads the course...
Honduran Civic Festival on Sept. 14
Hondureños Unidos NC is hosting the Honduran Civic Festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at 1515 N Pointe Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a celebration of Honduran independence and features:. Live music. Dance performances. Raffles. Prizes. Community resources. Health screenings. The event...
A promise fulfilled at the former Liberty Street Apartments site
DURHAM – Bianca Rivera still vividly remembers the day someone tried to kick in the door of her Oxford Manor Apartment. Rivera and her son were inside at the time and scared out of their wits. “That was traumatizing for both me and him,” Rivera said.
The art of listening, part 1: Beyond the background
This is the first article in "The Art of Listening" series. Music plays many different roles in our lives. Maybe it’s a part of a morning routine, the soundtrack to a study session, or a way to unwind after a long day. That’s the great thing about music: it exists everywhere, and can find a purpose anywhere.
Knox St. Studios awards $25K to Durham Tech entrepreneurs
Knox St. Studios awards $25K to Durham Tech entrepreneurs. Left to right: John Deberry, Burdock Naturals; Jessica Couch, Looks Ai; Deshawn Brown, Deshawn Brown – Coworks; Richard Brown, Knox St. Studios; Talib Graves-Manns, Knox St. Studios; Gayle Jennings, Wocstar; Danyell Miller, Bend The Twig; Homayoon Ershadi,...
Durham County Building In Honor Of Former Mayor Bill Bell
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The Durham County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to rename an administrative building in honor of former Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell, recognizing his decades of dedicated service to the community. The decision,...
One of Durham’s most popular pizzerias is bringing wood-fired slices to Raleigh
A downtown Durham staple is bringing a taste of its wood-fired pizza to Raleigh. After more than a decade in business, Pizzeria Toro is opening a second location at Seaboard Station. It’ll be a neighbor to The Common Market, a popular Charlotte-based deli and market set to open early next year. “Everything just came...
C.C. Spaulding Elementary lockdown lifted after nearby police activity
Chopper 11 captured one person being taken into custody near the school.