WFPD reminds residents about public comment portal
Wake Forest Police remind residents to use their online portal to submit comments on department practices as part of ongoing efforts to maintain international law enforcement accreditation.
‘Impossible not to feel the loss’: Duke Libraries address cost-cutting process, faculty governance
Duke University Libraries (DUL) has shed 40 staff positions and trimmed $4 million in spending from its budget this year, a sweeping downsizing that has left faculty worried about the loss of specialist librarians and the future of research collections. At Thursday’s Academic Council meeting, Joseph Salem, vice...
Popular franchise Timber Pizza Co. joins new downtown Durham development; opens second NC location
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The neighborhood dubbed the Warehouse District, where most Durhamites go to wind down after working downtown, has added another eatery from a popular pizza chain. Timber Pizza Co. announced this week that it will open its first location in Durham at the new Wye Junction...
Package stolen from front porch
Creedmoor police are seeking tips after an Amazon package was stolen from a Davenport home’s porch on Sept. 24. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Lightning strikes North Carolina group home, displacing 10 people: Officials
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — As central NC prepares for stormy weather this weekend, one Durham home has already felt a tragic impact. According to the Durham Fire Department, around 10:45 p.m. Friday night, lightning struck a home in a cul-de-sac on Gardenview Place. The fire chief said the first crew of firefighters saw...
‘Pride is a protest’: Scenes from Durham Pride
The weather was dreary but the mood was high during the weekend’s three-day Pride festivities. Hundreds gathered to celebrate, sing and cheer on the parade that began on Duke’s East Campus Saturday afternoon. The march featured drag performers, the Durham Ceasefire Chorus, a handful of churches, and sponsors like...
North Carolina 101-Year-Old Grandfather Gives Bride the Gift of a Lifetime: ‘Told Death It...
North Carolina weddings always come with their fair share of special moments, but few can compare to what unfolded for bride Amanda Wirtz on her big day. What should have been an already unforgettable occasion turned into something even more extraordinary when her 100-year-old grandfather stepped in to make her dream...
Wake County urges residents to protect people and pets from rabies
Wake County launches a new campaign urging residents to vaccinate pets and avoid wild animals to prevent rabies, as local bite investigations rise and World Rabies Day highlights community action.
6 Gigantic Thrift Stores In North Carolina Where $37 Gets You More Than You’d...
Want to find gigantic thrift stores in North Carolina that stretch your dollars?. These 6 huge stores offer amazing deals and incredible shopping adventures!. 1. Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store RTP (Durham) Walking into this Durham thrift store feels like discovering a secret shopping universe. The Durham Rescue...
GoTriangle adds 15 new buses, including electric and diesel models
Officials say the additions help ensure riders have safe, modern and reliable options.
