Crime
Crystal Mangum, Duke Lacrosse False Accuser, Released from Prison
Mangum served time for murder conviction after falsely accusing Duke lacrosse players of rape
Crystal Mangum, Duke Lacrosse False Accuser, Released from Prison
Mangum served time for 2011 murder conviction after falsely accusing three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006
Durham Mom Charged with Murder After 911 Calls Reveal Tragic Details
Neighbors' emergency calls provide clearer picture of incident on Chartwell Court
Lifestyle
North Carolina Leaders Discuss 'Child-Care Crisis'
Childcare costs more than in-state college tuition, as state sees record loss of licensed programs.
Durham Public Schools Faces $7M Funding Gap in Budget Talks
District projects loss of 61 teacher positions as it navigates 2026-27 budget season
Drummond Launches Education Program for ONC Certification
Three-month program aims to help health IT developers build knowledge of ONC testing and certification requirements.
Politics
Rep. Foushee Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran, Reaffirms Support for Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee calls for de-escalation and reaffirms support for bipartisan legislation to limit presidential war powers.
Durham DA Candidates Clash Over Criminal Justice Reform
Incumbent Satana Deberry faces challenger Jonathan Wilson II in March primary
AI Industry Floods 2026 Primaries with Ads Avoiding AI Topic
Super PACs funded by AI companies are spending millions on congressional races, but their ads focus on other issues like immigration and healthcare instead of artificial intelligence.
Sports
Duke's Jon Scheyer Emerges as National Coach of the Year Contender
Analyst makes case for Scheyer's obvious candidacy after Blue Devils' blowout win over Virginia
Duke vs. North Carolina Basketball Tickets: How to Buy, Cheapest Seats, Date for 2026 Rivalry Game in Durham
The most anticipated college basketball game of the year is set for March 7 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
No. 1 Duke hosts No. 11 Virginia in ACC showdown
Blue Devils and Cavaliers meet in key conference matchup on February 28
Health
North Carolina Considers Expanding Involuntary Outpatient Commitment
Experts argue involuntary outpatient care could help prevent tragedies like the recent murders of Iryna Zarutska and Zoe Welsh.
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.
