Tar Heels tack on an additional Tobacco Road Rivalry game to non-conference schedule
The North Carolina Tar Heels are now scheduled to play one of their in-state rivals in an ACC matchup that won't count toward conference standings.
Technicians offer tips as summer heat strains HVAC systems in Durham County
HVAC technicians in Durham County say they are seeing a surge in service calls.
This North Carolina Restaurant’s Fried Bologna Sandwich Is Still One Of The Tastiest In...
You know that feeling when a humble sandwich suddenly turns into the only thing you can think about before lunch?. When that happens, this is the place in North Carolina to go. It starts with a griddled classic that tastes way more exciting than it has any right to. You...
Durham woman discovers Black Revolutionary War patriot ancestor
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Genealogy research led a North Carolina woman back to the Revolutionary War and her ancestor who was a Black patriot. “I did a lot of genealogy on the general public, but I did not have the time to focus on my family,” Saundra Russ Cropps said.
Durham Lab Rushes to Kill Chronic Pain Without Hooking Patients
Durham scientists and collaborators around the country are in a high-speed hunt for pain relief that does not come with an opioid habit attached. They are testing treatments that calm pain-signaling cells and even try to repair the tiny power plants inside damaged nerves, with the goal of tackling pain at its biologica
Vavela Cafe, Chex Grill & Wings To Open New Durham Locations
Vavela Cafe and Chex Grill & Wings are expanding to 555 Mangum in Durham, where the sibling-owned concepts have leased two separate suites totaling approximately 9,500 square feet. Both locations are expected to open by the end of 2026, according to the Triangle Business Journal. Co-owner Khaled Shamma, who operates...
Durham Hinge Date Nightmare Puts School Hiring Under Fire
A Durham Public Schools teacher is facing a slate of sex-crime charges after a woman reported she was attacked by a man she met on the dating app Hinge while walking near her Pittsboro home last September. The accused, Martin Michael Charlesworth, was arrested Nov. 18, 2025, and has posted a secured bond; he has since
New program allows first-years to spend fall semester at Duke Marine Lab
First-year students will now have the option to launch their Duke career from the coast. Beginning with the Class of 2031, incoming students will be able to participate in a first-of-its-kind study away program, spending their first semester at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort before moving to the University’
Durham Home Catches Fire and Spreads to Attic While Someone Was Still Inside
Durham Resident Escaped a House Fire Alone Before Firefighters Even Arrived Someone was home when it started. That detail is […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
On Air Today: Orange County’s 2026 ‘State of the County Health’ Report
The Orange County Health Department recently released this year’s State of the County Health Report, monitoring various metrics that affect the overall health and wellbeing of Orange County residents. (Little change from two years ago, but county officials say they’re concerned by the local impact of national trends, i

















