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Durham Drivers: Feds Finalize New Fuel Economy Standards
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Durham Drivers: Feds Finalize New Fuel Economy Standards

Wes PlattJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new vehicle fuel economy standards today that will save…

New Chancellor Tapped to Lead Durham’s NCCU
News Schools

New Chancellor Tapped to Lead Durham’s NCCU

Wes PlattJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

From a UNC System news release: Dr. Karrie Dixon, a transformative leader who steered Elizabeth City State University to remarkable…

Did Durham Receive Tainted Cucumbers?
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Did Durham Receive Tainted Cucumbers?

Wes PlattJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice about cucumbers shipped to North Carolina and other states by…

Durham: Beware Potential Apricot Seed Toxins
Food Safety Recalls

Durham: Beware Potential Apricot Seed Toxins

Wes PlattJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of consuming apricot seeds…

[In Memoriam] Elroy Paul Allen, 48
Milestones Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Elroy Paul Allen, 48

Wes PlattMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

The following obituary originally was published by American Cremation & Funeral Service: Elroy Paul Allen passed away on May 16…

DPS Considering New Salary Administration Policy
Local Government News Schools

DPS Considering New Salary Administration Policy

Wes PlattMay 20, 2024May 22, 2024

Last year’s fiasco with classified worker pay may have been – if not entirely avoided, perhaps caught sooner – if…

Apply Now for Durham Neighborhood College
Local Government News

Apply Now for Durham Neighborhood College

Wes PlattMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

The award-winning resident academy program Durham Neighborhood College, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County Government, is back…

[In Memoriam] Edwin Search Yarbrough III, 76
Milestones Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Edwin Search Yarbrough III, 76

Wes PlattMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Edwin Search Yarbrough III of Durham, N.C., died peacefully at…

Hillside JROTC Instructor Named DPS Teacher of the Year
News Schools

Hillside JROTC Instructor Named DPS Teacher of the Year

Wes PlattMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

First Sgt. Jeffery Matthews, who teaches JROTC at Hillside High School, this week was named Durham Public Schools Teacher of…

New School Meal Standards Reduce Sugar in Years Ahead
News Schools

New School Meal Standards Reduce Sugar in Years Ahead

Wes PlattApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Nutrition standards for meals in South Durham schools should see less sugar and more flexibility with menu planning between Fall…

DPS Board Clears Administration to Develop Classified Salary Plan
Local Government News Schools

DPS Board Clears Administration to Develop Classified Salary Plan

Wes PlattApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024

The last time Durham Public Schools tried to implement a brand new structure for classified worker pay, the district sent…

[SoDu Reading Room] EPA Aims to Make NC Drinking Water Safer
Columns SoDu Reading Room

[SoDu Reading Room] EPA Aims to Make NC Drinking Water Safer

Wes PlattApril 11, 2024April 11, 2024

Our latest installment of SoDu Reading Room comes courtesy of Durham’s own Lisa Sorg, a tireless environmental journalist, writing for…

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  • In Depth: Answering your questions about North Carolina’s gas tax suspension
    on October 14, 2026 at 9:35 pm

    North Carolina drivers are starting to see gas prices come down following the state’s suspension of its 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax. But viewers still have questions.

  • EPA rollbacks could shift pollution costs to NC families, report says
    on October 14, 2026 at 9:27 pm

    A new report from Environmental Protection Network examines the potential health and pollution impacts of recent EPA regulatory rollbacks.

  • Pittsboro childcare worker facing 11 new child abuse charges
    on October 14, 2026 at 9:15 pm

    A Pittsboro childcare worker, who was previously released on bond, is back in jail and facing 11 new child abuse charges.

  • 6 from eastern NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 Presidential election
    on October 14, 2026 at 9:07 pm

    Newly unsealed federal indictments show that six people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.

  • Expert testifies about DNA evidence in UNC student murder trial
    on October 14, 2026 at 8:26 pm

    Forensic Scientist Erin Ermish took the stand in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial Wednesday morning. She testified about testing swabs from Hedgepeth's body, blood in Jordan McCrary's car, and DNA on the Bacardi rum bottle the prosecution says is the murder weapon.

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  • Kids Who Give donates 600 'Brave Gowns' to Duke Children's patients
    by WTVD on October 14, 2026 at 10:28 pm

    Some young patients at Duke Children's Hospital have a little extra encouragement as they prepare for surgery.

  • Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
    on October 14, 2026 at 10:11 pm

    The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots.

  • Thumbprint, handprint on wine bottle came from Miguel Salguero Olivares, crime lab expert testifies
    by Akilah Davis on October 14, 2026 at 10:05 pm

    NC forensic scientist walked jurors through the fingerprints and palm prints recovered from the blue Riesling wine bottle found at the crime scene.

  • Durham community prepares to honor fallen firefighter Andrew Brokes
    by Jon Dowding on October 14, 2026 at 10:02 pm

    Preparations are underway in Durham as the community prepares to honor fallen firefighter Andrew Brokes, whose memorial services begin Friday.

  • Raleigh Catholics pray for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer surgery
    by Elaina Athans on October 14, 2026 at 9:55 pm

    Parishioners at Sacred Heart Church gathered for noon Mass and prayed for Pope Leo XIV after he was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery Oct. 13.

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