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Health & Lifestyle in ...
The North Carolina Medical Board reprimanded a Powellsville physician after finding gaps in opioid monitoring that preceded a patient’s 2024 overdose.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fake federal arrest warrant nearly duped a Durham resident into paying $30,000. County officials warn about AI‑cloned voices, typos and gift‑card demands.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Durham will host the Garmin Marathon Series next Saturday, bringing marathon, half, 10K and 5K races. The city warns of road and trail closures and downtown delays.
A late‑night crash at the Raeford Road ramp to I‑295 killed a 36‑year‑old Fayetteville driver and sent a passenger to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; investigators have opened a traffic probe.
Food & Drinks in ...
Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open in June at the American Tobacco Campus, moving from pop-ups to a 2,600‑sq‑ft café with buns, giant cinnamon rolls and a 100‑layer hashbrown.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fuquay‑Varina activates Stage 1 water restrictions this Friday to curb outdoor watering and cut usage roughly 10% as a severe drought tightens.
Politics & Govt in ...
Creedmoor commissioners unanimously restricted Mayor Antwane Downey’s duties after his February crash and DWI charges, barring public representation and unscheduled City Hall access.
Community & Society in ...
A former Beast Industries executive says she was demoted after reporting harassment and fired shortly after returning from maternity leave in a federal lawsuit.
Duke has frozen its SJP chapter after an Instagram flyer using a 1970s Emory Douglas cartoon drew complaints and outside condemnation. The move is an interim step while the university reviews the matter.
A former Benson officer was arrested Wednesday and now faces multiple felony charges as the NC SBI investigates an alleged break-in and sexual assault.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A $100M Life Time Living tower is poised to break ground at The Exchange Raleigh, pairing an 80,000‑sq‑ft Life Time club and rooftop beach club with about 250 luxury rental units.
A Texas investor paid about $20M for a fully leased industrial building near RDU that houses local tenant Storr Office Environments and reflects strong industrial demand.
A 6-1 vote rezoned about 113 acres along U.S. 158 after packed public comment; residents warned of water, power and neighborhood impacts.
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