Atrium-WakeMed merger terms questioned, calls for transparency on the deal increasing
Groups send a letter to the NC Attorney General's Office outlining main requests for transparency on the deal, its potential impact on health care.
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Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
Whatley campaign has no future TV ads reserved in NC Senate race: Report
The campaign for Republican nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race has no future television advertisements reserved, a report shows.
NC daycare worker faces six more child abuse charges involving a second child
A daycare worker in Chatham County is facing additional misdemeanor child abuse charges involving a 1-year-old child, court documents show.
West Nile virus linked to 2 deaths in North Carolina; prolonged warm weather could be why, DHHS says
North Carolina health officials are warning that West Nile virus transmission is currently high in parts of the state after two recent deaths linked to the virus.
'The Mob' Trailer: Parker Posey hosts a 'Traitors'-style reality series with 12 celebs competing
Welcome to the family! Watch the trailer for "The Mob," a new "Traitors"-style reality series hosted by Parker Posey.
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
Thumbprint, handprint on wine bottle came from Miguel Salguero Olivares, crime lab expert testifies
NC forensic scientist walked jurors through the fingerprints and palm prints recovered from the blue Riesling wine bottle found at the crime scene.
Can Moving To Even-Numbered Election Years Stimulate Voter Turnout in Durham?
Turnout in Durham’s municipal elections pales in comparison to Raleigh. Changing the schedule could save money and uplift down-ballot races.
Raleigh's famous Oakwood Halloween house at odds with the city over permit
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — One of Raleigh's most popular stops for Halloween trick-or-treaters is now at odds with the city. The home in the Oakwood neighborhood draws thousands of children every year. By the time Halloween comes around, every inch, corner and nook of the Oakwood Halloween house yard will be covered with…
NC State Fair is 4th best in the nation, study finds
The North Carolina State Fair is the fourth best in the nation, a study has found.
Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, 1,000 employees, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organizational changes.”
Judge denies NC treasurer's request to block Atrium program for State Health Plan members: Officials
A request from the North Carolina State Health Plan to block a new program from Atrium Health for their members was denied by a judge Tuesday, officials said.
Live updates: Forensics experts testify in sixth day of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The sixth day of testimony in the murder trial of Faith Hedgepeth will pick up where it left off — an expert in fingerprint processing and comparison on the witness stand. Summer Maffett, a forensic scientist manager with the state crime lab who examined the fingerprints found on key pieces of
Investigation determines Roanoke Rapids High football player's injury was accidental; coach reinstated: District
An incident that led to a Roanoke Rapids High School football player losing part of his finger last month was determined to be an accident, district officials said Wednesday.
Woman sentenced in deadly 2023 crash that killed Durham man, records show
A woman was sentenced Monday in a deadly crash that killed a Durham man more than three years ago, court records show.
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill. Even so, deaths on roller coasters are still extremely rare, and Georgia officials…
As Costs Rise, Two Durham Park Projects Delayed
The city is seeking a $15 million federal grant to close a funding gap for improvements at East End Park and Long Meadow Park that were approved by voters in a 2024 bond referendum.
Where to Seek Out Art in the Triangle This Fall
University galleries, Dix Park, the sprawling Click! Photography Festival, a pop-up bookstore—here are all the places we're taking in art this fall.
Epiphany on a Plane
How an oncologist’s sci-fi-inspired insight, layoffs at a pharma giant, and the unique culture of Research Triangle Park birthed a major cancer innovation.
Op-Ed: A Vote Against the Tax Amendments this Fall is a Vote for Public Schools
As a DPS graduate and a current DPS parent, we join the Durham Public Schools Board of Education in opposing two disastrous tax-related constitutional amendments on ballots this fall. This is why.
October Is Peak Live Music Month in Durham
Between Good Moon, All Onyx World, and Cattyrompus, multi-venue festivals are back in the Bull City like they never left. Here’s why you should make it out to one—if not all three.
2026 General Election Candidate Questionnaires
The November 3 election includes races from school board up to Congress.
Wake County Board of Education, District 7: Maddie Segal
Name: Maddie Segal Age: 39