Crime
North Carolina Mom Charged with Killing Child, Trying to Kill Another
Andrea Morgan Faust accused of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder of her children
Durham Apartment Fire Displaces 17 Residents
Crews rescue dog, child injured in unrelated incident
Durham Mayor Unveils Plan to Combat Violent Crime
Three-phase initiative aims to curb youth-related shootings through partnerships and community collaboration.
Politics
Durham Mayor's News Conference on Violence Disrupted by Chaos
Mayor Leonardo Williams' attempt to address community concerns was derailed by angry outbursts from residents.
Rep. Foushee Backs Amazon Union Campaign in Durham
Calls for open forum for workers to discuss unionization free from retaliation
Outside Money Flows into 4th Congressional District Primary, Again
The 2026 race between Rep. Valerie Foushee and Durham County commissioner Nida Allam is seeing a deluge of PAC-funded ads, mirroring the 2022 primary.
Weather
Chilly Rain and Possible Flurries Forecast for Wednesday in North Carolina
Wintry mix expected as cold front moves through the region.
Historic Snowfall Blankets Carolinas
Rare winter weather event shuts down roads and schools across the region.
North Carolina Braces for Another Winter Storm
Road crews prepare for snow and cold temperatures that could prolong cleanup efforts
Lifestyle
Drummond Launches Education Program for ONC Certification
Three-month program aims to help health IT developers build knowledge of ONC testing and certification requirements.
Top Scams Reported to BBB in 2025
Online purchase scams were the most common, while investment scams led to the highest losses
Black Couples Redefine Love and Commitment
Despite low marriage rates, Black couples are reinforcing the meaning of love and family.
Health
Large Study Finds No Link Between mRNA COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy and Autism
New research provides reassurance to expectant mothers about the long-term health impacts of maternal vaccination.
Orthopedic CEO Warns of Unstable Healthcare Reimbursement System
Allison Farmer of EmergeOrtho says Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements are not keeping up with rising costs, threatening access to care.
Opioid Treatment Programs Struggle with Low Retention Rates
New study finds median 30-day retention rate of just 61% for US opioid treatment programs
