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Durham City Offices Closing on July 4

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city facilities and operations, will close on Thursday, July…

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UNC student murder trial resumes Wednesday after testimony about palm print
on October 14, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Testimony resumes Wednesday in the murder trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Miguel Salguero-Olivares is charged with killing Hedgepeth, who was found dead inside her Chapel Hill apartment in September 2012.
Roanoke Rapids football coach reinstated after player loses part of finger in 'unfortunate accident'
on October 14, 2026 at 12:50 pm
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began in September after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.
2026 NC State Fair: Tips for families with children
on October 14, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Read on for North Carolina State Fair tips for parents, especially those bringing young children.
Most in NC say their life has gotten worse since 2024, WRAL/WSOC Poll shows. And most blame Trump
on October 14, 2026 at 8:30 am
Only 17% of North Carolina adults said their life has improved since the 2024 elections when President Donald Trump retook office, the poll found. Likely voters this year said the main issue motivating them is the economy.
Three men in custody after suspicious vehicle investigation on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh
on October 14, 2026 at 8:24 am
A large police investigation is underway Wednesday morning at a shopping center in Raleigh.

Inflation report today: Latest numbers will provide snapshot of prices as midterms approach
on October 14, 2026 at 1:13 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.
Person of interest in reported sex assault at AEPi has been identified, banned from campus: UChicago
on October 14, 2026 at 1:02 pm
A person of interest has been identified in the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a University of Chicago fraternity house.
'Hotober': Near-record highs through Friday, coats this weekend
by WTVD on October 14, 2026 at 12:58 pm
Near-record highs will be possible through the end of the week.
Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution
on October 14, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus.
Fresno County DA files charges against off-duty ICE agent shot in central Fresno
by KFSN on October 14, 2026 at 12:31 pm
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against the off-duty ICE agent who was shot during an alleged assault in central Fresno.