Crime
NC State Trooper Killed in Wrong-Way Durham Freeway Crash
Two people died in the early Sunday morning incident on N.C. 147.
Three Trapped in Durham Crash Involving State Trooper
Early morning multi-vehicle collision on Durham Freeway leaves victims pinned in vehicles
Crystal Mangum, Duke Lacrosse False Accuser, Released from Prison
Mangum served time for murder conviction after falsely accusing Duke lacrosse players of rape
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 and Virginia Face Off in ACC Showdown
Top-ranked Blue Devils host 11th-ranked Cavaliers in key conference matchup
No. 1 Duke Dominates No. 11 UVa in 77-51 Rout
Isaiah Evans and Cam Boozer lead the Blue Devils to a decisive victory over the Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke Dominates Virginia in ACC Showdown
No. 1 Blue Devils secure conference title with blowout win over No. 11 Cavaliers
Health
Pfizer-backed Priovant Wins FDA Priority Review
Priovant's skin disorder therapy gets accelerated review timeline from the FDA.
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.
