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‘A knee on the neck’: Durham County ousts manager in racially divided 3-2 vote

Durham County

‘A knee on the neck’: Durham County ousts manager in racially divided 3-2 vote

Durham County manager Wendell was hired as the county manager in 2014.

A redevelopment deal for downtown Durham fell apart. Why and what happens next.

Durham County

A redevelopment deal for downtown Durham fell apart. Why and what happens next.

Call at Jordan - Hillside softball game: ‘Does anybody have scissors?’

High School Sports

Call at Jordan - Hillside softball game: ‘Does anybody have scissors?’

NC to end controversial COVID quarantine program in Durham motel

Durham County

NC to end controversial COVID quarantine program in Durham motel

Durham Public Schools to suspend drivers ed after cyberattack on US pipeline

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Durham Public Schools to suspend drivers ed after cyberattack on US pipeline

May 11, 2021, 8:03 PM

Man shot a woman and himself in a domestic incident near Durham park, police say

Crime

Man shot a woman and himself in a domestic incident near Durham park, police say

Durham County manager’s budget raises property tax rate, gives more money to schools

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Durham County manager’s budget raises property tax rate, gives more money to schools

Durham to investigate after all 911 calls routed to Raleigh on Saturday night

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Durham to investigate after all 911 calls routed to Raleigh on Saturday night

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Fight at packed NC gas station caught on video as lines — and tensions — are growing

Colonial Pipeline says it is moving fuel again. How long will it take to get here?

Gas supply is low in the Triangle and prices are up. Here’s what you need to know.

Umps tell Black NC softball player to cut her hair during a game. ‘It was humiliating’

‘What is this?’ Rotting creature resembling a gargoyle washes up on Outer Banks beach

May 13, 2021, 9:14 AM

WRAL’s new Durham newsroom is a more engaging presence for downtown visitors

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WRAL’s new Durham newsroom is a more engaging presence for downtown visitors

May 10, 2021, 3:06 PM

Don’t remove your face mask just yet. Some NC schools still require them outdoors.

Education

Don’t remove your face mask just yet. Some NC schools still require them outdoors.

Second arrest made in fatal shooting of former Durham deputy police chief’s son

Crime

Second arrest made in fatal shooting of former Durham deputy police chief’s son

May 9, 2021, 8:57 AM

Durham to give out $9.6 million in rent relief but county needs more, official says

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Durham to give out $9.6 million in rent relief but county needs more, official says

May 7, 2021, 3:25 PM

Woman charged with killing ex-Durham deputy chief’s son wasn’t shooter, attorney says

Crime

Woman charged with killing ex-Durham deputy chief’s son wasn’t shooter, attorney says

Morrisville woman charged with fatal shooting of former Durham deputy police chief’s son

Crime

Morrisville woman charged with fatal shooting of former Durham deputy police chief’s son

Buying a home in the Triangle? Here’s your insider’s guide to navigating a tough market

Business

Buying a home in the Triangle? Here’s your insider’s guide to navigating a tough market

Apple and Google will bring new jobs to the Triangle. Can we handle the growth?

Business

Apple and Google will bring new jobs to the Triangle. Can we handle the growth?

John Dee Holeman, legendary blues musician and NC native, dies at 92

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John Dee Holeman, legendary blues musician and NC native, dies at 92

Nearly 50% of people in one Triangle county are vaccinated. How does yours compare?

Coronavirus

Nearly 50% of people in one Triangle county are vaccinated. How does yours compare?

May 2, 2021, 4:40 PM

Duke University hosts commencement for Class of 2021 graduates with John Legend

Education

Duke University hosts commencement for Class of 2021 graduates with John Legend

Big change coming to public safety in Durham. How could it affect police, 911 calls?

Crime

Big change coming to public safety in Durham. How could it affect police, 911 calls?

Investigators seeking cause of big fire at south Durham auto recycling center

Durham County

Investigators seeking cause of big fire at south Durham auto recycling center

Interim police chief appointed in Durham as Chief CJ Davis set to leave for Memphis job

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Interim police chief appointed in Durham as Chief CJ Davis set to leave for Memphis job

April 29, 2021, 2:58 PM

Peace in the streets of Durham as nearly 1,000 march to honor George Floyd

Peace in the streets of Durham as nearly 1,000 march to honor George Floyd

June 2, 2020, 1:12 PM

"Mural Durham," Duke Arts Annex, Oct. 22, 2016

"Mural Durham," Duke Arts Annex, Oct. 22, 2016

October 23, 2016, 10:43 AM

Durham School of the Arts presents 'Seussical'

Durham School of the Arts presents 'Seussical'

November 7, 2016, 11:46 AM

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