Dosirak Outpost will open in late June at Downtown Durham Inc.'s incubator on Main Street, offering triangle kimbap, cup‑ramen and Korean groceries in a tiny storefront.

Three voting groups announced they will appeal a federal judge's ruling upholding North Carolina's SB 747, arguing the law risks canceling ballots for students and other mobile voters.

Duke Energy, Thermo Fisher and large apartment owners top Orange County’s property‑tax rolls after a countywide revaluation; those concentrated bills could shape the July budget.

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.

A funeral for a 2‑year‑old in Burlington turned violent when shots were fired; two 24‑year‑olds were arrested after a police chase ended with a crash and a rifle was recovered.

A provision tucked into a session bill would let Franklin County acquire land in three upstream counties to secure Kerr Lake water, sparking swift backlash and a paused vote.

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 man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 600 block of Berwick Drive in Fayetteville. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and are seeking tips.

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.

A 16-year-old girl was found shot early Saturday on Fox Ridge Road in Hope Mills and later died at a hospital. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call.

A Wilmington man was arrested after a reported road‑rage shooting on the US‑64 bypass near Pittsboro. Deputies recovered a handgun and charged him with misdemeanors; no injuries were reported.

Durham reports about 37% of students are frequently absent and is shifting to wellness supports, restorative practices and early-warning systems to boost attendance.

After a runaway freshman year, Cameron Boozer announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft.