Man accused of killing 54-year-old woman in North Carolina taken into custody in Virginia
According to deputies, 53-year-old Matthew Jared Vukmer is wanted for allegedly stabbing and killing 54-year-old Paula Floyd Friday morning at his home in the Wyngate community outside Hillsborough.
Man convicted in drive-by shooting of deputy in North Carolina
The Durham man, who was already convicted of "multiple felonies," was sentenced after the Durham County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot in mid-November 2020,
If they’re not in your backyard now, they may be soon: Armadillos have moved...
It’s the only mammal with a shell. It digs so quickly it can escape predators by burrowing. It can inflate its intestines to cross streams. And it eats fire ants – and other insects – like popcorn. Meet your new neighbor: The armadillo. The official state small...
Why are NC flags flying at half-staff this week? What to know
Flags will be flown at half-staff this week following a fatal crash that killed a state trooper while on duty. Master Trooper Steven J. Perry was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Durham Freeway on Sunday, March 1, by a driver who authorities say was likely impaired, The News & Observer reported previously. Gov....
Volunteer Fire Department breakfast this Saturday
The Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a community breakfast on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Cane Creek Community Activity Center. The event is donation-based and open to everyone.
‘Like my sister’: Family, friends remember woman fatally stabbed in Orange County
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — An Orange County man accused of fatally stabbing his housekeeper Friday remains in custody in southwestern Virginia, where he awaits extradition to North Carolina. Meanwhile, family and friends of 54-year-old Paula Floyd are still shaken by her violent death in the Wyngate community...
Seth Trimble shares stern message Hubert Davis sent that UNC can’t ignore
Seth Trimble shared what Hubert Davis said after the loss to Duke and it's something the entire North Carolina locker room can't ignore.
Local Government Meetings: March 9-13, 2026
This series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro to help inform our community about local government meetings. All meeting days, locations and times may be subject to change. Check town, county, and school district websites for additional information. Budget discussions are likely to kick into high gear soon,...
Hillsborough promotes No Mow March for pollinators
The Town of Hillsborough is encouraging residents to take part in No Mow March, a program that supports native pollinators by delaying or reducing lawn mowing and planting native species. The initiative helps bees and other insects thrive early in the year.
Man fatally stabbed on American Tobacco Trail in Durham
A section of the trail remains closed as police conduct an investigation.
