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‘I dispute the allegations:’ Prime Barbecue owner sued over planned RTP restaurant
on October 13, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Celebrity pitmaster Christopher Prieto plans to move forward with a new restaurant in Research Triangle Park after a lawsuit was filed by his business partner.
Duke tabbed to win third straight ACC title, Virginia's De Ridder named preseason player of year
on October 13, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Duke has been picked to win its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship and 25th overall. The Blue Devils received 45 of the 48 votes from the panel of media members. Virginia was picked second, followed by Louisville and Miami.
Rocky Mount mayor broke gavel in Monday's council meeting chaos
on October 13, 2026 at 8:50 pm
A woman was escorted out of Rocky Mount's City Hall by police Monday night after the mayor's gavel shattered while trying to regain control of the city council meeting.
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for the death of Tupac Shakur
on October 13, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for the murder of Tupac Shakur 30 years ago.
Food and ride inspections begin at 2026 N.C. State Fair
on October 13, 2026 at 7:40 pm
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Labor Commission inspected nearly 100 carnival rides, including the new 230-foot-tall ferris wheel.

Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl performance is subject of new Hulu documentary
by OTRC on October 13, 2026 at 11:22 pm
Look back at Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl performance at the Rose Bowl in "Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl." The documentary will premiere in February, 2027 on ESPN and Hulu.
Wake County farmers use preservation programs to protect land as pressure from developers grows
by Jon Dowding on October 13, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Farmers say they are facing multiple challenges, including drought, rising costs, and increasing pressure from developers.
Defendant's palm print found on bottle at Faith Hedgepeth crime scene, expert testifies
by Akilah Davis on October 13, 2026 at 11:11 pm
Defense attorneys asked about hand towels near the bathroom sink that were not collected and a bathroom trash can that was never searched.
NC State Fair: Inspectors working overtime to make sure all 94 rides are safe
by Diane Wilson on October 13, 2026 at 11:10 pm
Inspectors are working overtime to make sure the rides are safe for the thousands of people expected to attend the 2026 NC State Fair.
Durham planning commission to review 4 development proposals
by Cindy Bae on October 13, 2026 at 10:59 pm
As Durham continues to grow, some residents are concerned about whether infrastructure and public services can keep pace with new development.