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Durham’s ‘Barktoberfest’ canceled in rift with animal welfare group. What we know.
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (689+ words) After nine years of partnership, the city of Durham has terminated its co-hosting agreement with Beyond Fences for Barktoberfest, the city’s annual canine celebration in Durham Central Park. The sudden decision leaves the nonprofit without enough time to independently run…...
Durham could give drivers 1 hour of free parking. Is that enough?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) Everyone loves free stuff, and parking in a busy downtown is no exception. The Durham City Council is considering a proposal to let drivers park an hour at no charge in two downtown garages to support the city’s retail, dining…...
Raleigh police investigating downtown shooting near courthouse
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (95+ words) Raleigh police are investigating a reported shooting near the courthouse downtown. Officers are responding to a shooting on Fayetteville Street, the Raleigh Police Department posted to its X account Friday morning. It’s not clear when the shooting was reported or…...
Triangle concert guide: Roundup of the 2026 shows at Raleigh and Durham venues
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (395+ words) The days are heating up, and there’s nothing quite like spending the warm nights dancing to your favorite music. So, The News & Observer decided to create a list of artists scheduled to perform in the Triangle this concert season. Mark…...
Half of Durham Tech students report housing insecurity. Now watch this site
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) A quarter-mile from the heart of Durham Technical Community College, a new foundation is being poured for 124 future homes. Soon, at 902 S. Briggs Ave., affordable apartments on the school-owned property will house students, their families and the broader Durham community. J. B. Buxton,…...
Raleigh bar temporarily shut down over pattern of violence dating back to 2020
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (343+ words) A Wake County judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of a southeast Raleigh nightclub, forcing the business to close for at least 10 days. The N.C. Department of Public Safety announced the restraining order Thursday. The Raleigh Police…...
Chapel Hill budget: No tax increase, but more spending is planned next year
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (697+ words) Next year, Chapel Hill property owners could see their first town budget without a tax rate increase since the pandemic. Town Manager Ted Vorhees presented his $169.7 million budget Wednesday in a 13-minute recorded video message set against a backdrop of…...
Man has over 40 convictions — but keeps coming back to downtown Raleigh streets
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (875+ words) A Raleigh man’s dozens of convictions have generated widespread discussion online about the intersection of public safety and mental health. The conversation took off last month with a Facebook post in the Raleigh Downtown Community group. The writer alleged Brice…...
Durham seniors moved in for community. Now they’ve organized a tenants union.
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1434+ words) When Shelva Washington moved into Ashton Place two years ago, she thought she had found a sanctuary. For many seniors like her, the apartment building on Jackson Street promised community and stability in the heart of downtown Durham, steps from…...
A new store will open at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham. What to know
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) A new store is coming to The Streets at Southpoint. Pop Mart, a toy store with no existing brick-and-mortar locations in North Carolina, is expanding in the Triangle with a space at the Durham mall. Details about the location, including…...