A Durham water main ruptured Friday, shooting a roughly 30‑foot fountain into the air near the Parkwood neighborhood as city crews moved in to cap the line. Roads were closed and traffic rerouted while repairs got underway.

Sen. Ted Budd says about $25 million in federal funds will go toward roadway upgrades at Asheville Regional Airport as passenger traffic and tourism rebound. Local leaders see improved access as a key to sustaining growth.

A mid‑morning blackout hit east and southeast Durham, knocking out traffic signals and leaving about 3,000 customers in the dark while crews worked to restore power.

Glenwood Avenue is closed both directions between Pinecrest Drive and Ebenezer Church Road after flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

A taxiway collision at Raleigh‑Durham International briefly halted flights and forced diversions during the July 1 travel rush. The airport reopened and officials reported no injuries.

A fallen tree struck a main feeder line early Wednesday, cutting power to more than 25,000 Durham residents as crews work to repair damaged equipment.

Holiday travel is set to surge while pump prices sit in the mid‑$3s — AAA says millions will drive and local averages are leaving long trips pricier than a year ago.

The city says it received an offer for the Wilmington Street parking deck; downtown businesses and Marbles Kids Museum warn losing two-hour free parking could hurt visitors and workers.

Regional hazmat crews responded after a tractor‑trailer overturned at NC‑24 and I‑40, closing I‑40 westbound; officials say there’s no public threat.

Durham Region Transit will raise single‑ride fares on July 1 as part of a 10‑year plan to expand service and transition to electric buses. PRESTO still delivers the best per‑trip value.

Contractors and state data warn that distracted driving and speeding are raising work‑zone risks in North Carolina as summer travel climbs.

RDU built seven experimental wetlands to filter runoff from a new 11,000-space lot; NC State will monitor results through summer 2027.

Ontario is directing nearly $380M in gas tax funds to transit; Durham will receive about $9.6M for new buses and fuel‑management software.