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American Village Holding Annual Community Garage Sale

On April 20, American Village is set to host its annual yard sale with at least 40 participating homes throughout…

One of Durham’s first Black firefighters, George “Buck” King, passed away on April 7. He was 88. King joined the…

Got opinions about initiatives proposed in Discover Durham’s Destination Master Plan? Bring your thoughts and ideas to the town hall…

Durham school leaders address concerns after 14 Riverside High lockdowns
on October 16, 2026 at 2:47 am
Riverside High School had 14 lockdowns over the past year – three of them were just last week. Durham Public School administrators held a town hall Thursday night to update community members on the ongoing investigation into the tips.
Raleigh police: Person stabbed in the neck on Marshall Street, suspect arrested
on October 16, 2026 at 2:22 am
According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were called to reports of an assault on Marshall Street around 9:50 p.m. When they arrived, they found one person stabbed in the neck.
Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County
on October 16, 2026 at 12:38 am
Buc-ee’s is a chain of massive travel centers and convenience stores. The planned location would be the chain’s second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.
Investigators renew call for tips in 2019 Durham hit-and-run
on October 16, 2026 at 12:09 am
Durham Police Officer Gabriel Munter said all of the deadly hit-and-run cases he's worked are solved except one.
Wake County library closed for weeks after staff report fumes during roof replacement
on October 15, 2026 at 11:06 pm
A library in Wake County is closed until Nov. 2 after an onset of physical symptoms amongst library staff was connected to an ongoing roof replacement project.

3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school; teen shooter also dead: Police
on October 16, 2026 at 3:04 am
Police said they responded to a report of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Buc-ee's eyes Rocky Mount for second NC location
by WTVD on October 16, 2026 at 2:23 am
Buc-ee's is considering a second North Carolina location, with plans to develop nearly 34 acres near I-95 in Rocky Mount.
Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
on October 16, 2026 at 2:01 am
The Trump administration has sued California to block the state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots.
More than 200 complaints filed over North Carolina gas tax holiday
by Diane Wilson on October 16, 2026 at 12:04 am
More than 220 complaints have been filed with the state's new NC Fuel Check system from drivers who say gas stations aren't passing along savings from North Carolina's gas tax holiday.
Ethan Hawke, Tommy Lee Jones, Betty Gilpin, creator Sterlin Harjo talk 'The Lowdown' new mysteries
by OTRC on October 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
"The Lowdown" returns with a fresh mystery, bigger stakes and new faces. Ethan Hawke, Betty Gilpin and Tommy Lee Jones preview what's ahead in Season 2, now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.