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Wes PlattFebruary 19, 2024February 20, 2024

This story is developing. More information will be added as it becomes available. Durham Public Schools would’ve cut all federal…

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Durham Council Considers Israel-Palestine Ceasefire Resolution

Wes PlattFebruary 19, 2024February 20, 2024

After months of citizens calling for action during public comment periods, the Durham City Council now is set to pass…

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NC trooper charged in sheriff’s captain’s death claims self-defense
on October 2, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of an off-duty Cumberland County sheriff’s captain is claiming self-defense, according to court records.
Energy secretary promotes coal investment during North Carolina visit
on October 2, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted federal upgrades at Duke’s Roxboro coal plant as rising power demand puts electricity costs and pollution in focus.
Sheriff: 2 Lenoir County deputies shot while responding to gunfire call
on October 2, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Two Lenoir County deputies were shot while responding to reports of gunfire in Pink Hill, but authorities said their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Fact-check: Republicans claim Cooper was in New York when Helene hit North Carolina
on October 2, 2026 at 5:54 pm
“Where was Roy Cooper when Helene slammed into North Carolina? In New York speaking at a New York Times ‘Climate Forward’ event,” President Donald Trump’s campaign account said in a Sept. 21 X post.
Students dismissed early after odor reported at Apex Friendship Middle School
on October 2, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Emergency and hazmat teams responded to Apex Friendship Middle School on Friday morning after some students noticed an unusual odor. Students were moved to Apex Friendship High School before the middle school was dismissed early for the day.

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Deputies shot after responding to call of man shooting at drivers in Lenoir County
by WTVD on October 2, 2026 at 8:16 pm
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is responding to Pink Hill in Lenoir County, where at least two deputies have reportedly been shot.
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss death
by AP on October 2, 2026 at 7:51 pm
Federal prosecutors have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student, prosecutors announced Friday.
'Victory for democracy': Former Olympian David Hearn speaks out after Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
on October 2, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn says he is “relieved” after a Washington, D.C. judge permanently dismissed the vandalism case against him.
Wet Weekend Ahead
by WTVD on October 2, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Rain this weekend, heaviest on Sunday
Is Christa Pike still alive: Convicted killer unconscious and on ventilator in hospital after botched execution, attorneys say
on October 2, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Christa Pike remains "critically ill," unconscious and on a ventilator in a hospital after a botched execution attempt Wednesday night, her attorneys said Friday.