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W.G. Pearson Elementary Earns $5,000 Library Grant

W.G. Pearson Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, joining 219 other…

From walk-off hits to photo finishes, middle school athletes from across Durham Public Schools brought their best to the field,…

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available.…

UNC Chapel Hill holds block party to celebrate 223 years of Carolina
on October 12, 2026 at 5:07 am
UNC Chapel Hill hosts a block party for this year's University Day, celebrating 223 years of the school's history.
'Thank God for the alerts': Raleigh man recalls harrowing moment tornado struck in seconds
on October 12, 2026 at 4:42 am
Erik Grubbs' Sunday quickly went from relaxing to alarming when a tornado suddenly struck his neighborhood in northeast Raleigh.
Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian diesel
on October 12, 2026 at 4:33 am
World shares are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers.
Trooper hurt, man charged with DWI after crash on I-85 in Orange County
on October 12, 2026 at 1:46 am
One trooper was in their patrol car at the time of the crash and had a serious cut to his head. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. The other trooper was not hurt.
Missing endangered child found safe in Burlington
on October 11, 2026 at 11:21 pm
Police were searching for 16-year-old Mikal Jones, who was last seen on Sunday around noon in the 1700 block of Sykes Street in Burlington. He was found safe later Sunday night.

Pleasant week of weather ahead after severe weather on Sunday
by WTVD on October 12, 2026 at 10:04 am
Multiple tornadoes were reported across Central NC on Sunday.
Powerful storm, possible tornadoes rip through Fayetteville, down trees, flip cars
by Penelope Lopez on October 12, 2026 at 4:04 am
Cleanup crews spread out across Fayetteville after storm leaves behind downed power lines and trees, and flipped vehicles.
Storms, possible tornadoes leave damage across parts of central NC, Sandhills
by Tom George on October 12, 2026 at 3:59 am
Severe thunderstorm, strong winds and possible tornadoes leave a mess of downed trees, other damage in parts of central NC and Fayetteville
Durham psychiatrist returns from Ebola response mission in Congo
by Bianca Holman on October 11, 2026 at 11:17 pm
A Durham psychiatrist is sharing his experience responding to an Ebola outbreak in the Congo and encouraging others to volunteer.
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
by AP on October 11, 2026 at 11:16 pm
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.