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Durham Fire Department Offers Camp for Girls

Wes PlattApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Got a daughter interested in life as a professional firefighter? The Durham Fire Department this summer is introducing an all-girls…

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New Fire Station Targets Durham Sustainability Goals

Wes PlattMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

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

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead
on October 15, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Authorities say at least two people were injured Thursday in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter was shot and killed. Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller said two people were transported to the hospital. The conditions of those injured were not immediately known...
NC State grad killed by train highlights need for safety improvements near the State Fair
on October 15, 2026 at 10:02 pm
The death of a recent NC State graduate who was struck by a train in September has renewed concerns about railroad safety near Powell Drive as the North Carolina State Fair begins Thursday.
Hope Mills driver yelled ‘You better run’ before hitting teen, police say
on October 15, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Hope Mills police arrested a man this week after the driver hit a teen with his car and left the scene.
UNC soccer player charged with violating protective order for 2nd time, removed from team activities
on October 15, 2026 at 9:07 pm
According to UNC men's soccer head coach Carlos Somoano, Cristian Milazzo is "not participating in team activities until further notice." Milazzo's removal comes days after he was charged with violating a domestic violence protective order for the second time since August.
Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill police
on October 15, 2026 at 8:48 pm
Carrboro leadership asked Chapel Hill earlier this year to study whether the Chapel Hill Police Department could expand its services to Carrboro residents.

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NC State Fair opens with new food hall, vendor changes
by Elaina Athans on October 15, 2026 at 9:53 pm
The North Carolina State Fair opened Thursday with rides, games, live music, new foods and a new food hall.
Multiple people injured in shooting at Oregon elementary school, suspect fatally shot: Police
on October 15, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Police said they responded to a report of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Fayetteville Fire Department to hire 18 firefighters after receiving $2.3M grant
by Penelope Lopez on October 15, 2026 at 9:40 pm
The Fayetteville Fire Department will hire 18 new firefighters after receiving a $2.3 million federal grant to expand staffing and improve fire response coverage.
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer thanks to El Niño, forecasters say
by AP on October 15, 2026 at 9:39 pm
NOAA says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.
'Hotober': Near-record highs on Friday
by WTVD on October 15, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Near-record highs will be possible through the end of the week.