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New Fire Station Targets Durham Sustainability Goals

A new fire station is coming to Davis Drive and NC Highway 54, replacing an older facility on Old Page…

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.
State Health Plan to take Atrium Health out of network, NC treasurer says
on October 14, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have been fighting for months over healthcare pricing. Atrium is also in the process of trying to merge with Raleigh-based WakeMed.
Junior Canes calls out mistreatment of opponents, refs after player throws stick
on October 14, 2026 at 6:35 pm
A video of Saturday's game shows a member of one of the Junior Canes hockey teams throwing a stick in the direction of a referee and the opposing bench after being called for a penalty.
Making Strides against breast cancer returns to DBAP
on October 14, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Making Strides against breast cancer, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on October 24.
High Point woman credits routine mammogram for saving her life
on October 14, 2026 at 2:42 pm
"Thanks to the advanced research and technology about breast cancer, they were able to catch it early," said Julia Gay.

Body camera video shows suspect smashing through window to evade deputy in Oklahoma
by WTVD on October 14, 2026 at 7:46 pm
A dramatic escape was caught on body camera video after a suspected copper thief in Oklahoma jumped through a closed window.
Cornell University investigation: Accused student asks for gag order
on October 14, 2026 at 7:34 pm
Lawyers for an accused Cornell student have asked the judge for a gag order to prevent public comments about the case.
Atrium-WakeMed merger terms questioned, calls for transparency on the deal increasing
by Tamara Scott on October 14, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Groups send a letter to the NC Attorney General's Office outlining main requests for transparency on the deal, its potential impact on health care.
Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says
on October 14, 2026 at 7:05 pm
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery.
Inflation report today: Numbers climb in September as gas prices surge
on October 14, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Wednesday's inflation report provided the latest snapshot of prices as a monthlong surge in costs for gasoline and other essentials continues to weigh on shoppers.