Durham County News

6/30/2026 9:13:59 PM

Man accused of shooting his own father in the chest faced a Durham judge today.

Durham Man Accused of Shooting His Father Appears in CourtA Durham man facing charges for allegedly shooting his own father made his first court appearance on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the ...

6/30/2026 9:12:44 PM

1 injured by shrapnel after firearm discharges on East Pilot Street, Durham PD confirms

Durham Incident: Shrapnel Injury Reported After Accidental Discharge on East Pilot StreetOfficials in Durham have responded to a startling incident on Thursday afternoon, where a single individual sus...

6/25/2026 3:08:39 AM

Raleigh cracks down as over 100 watering warnings issued in just one week

Raleigh Enforces Strict Water Rules, Issues Over 100 Warnings in One WeekCity authorities in Raleigh have taken a firm stance on water conservation, issuing more than 100 warnings over the past seven ...

6/23/2026 3:18:41 AM

Durham man gets 8 years for trying to join Islamic State group

Durham Resident Receives 8-Year Federal Prison Term for Attempted ISIS AffiliationA Durham man has been handed a significant federal prison sentence for his attempts to join a designated foreign terro...

6/20/2026 7:11:05 PM

West End Durham raises Juneteenth flag as neighborhood kicks off annual freedom celebration

Juneteenth Flag Raised Over Durham’s Historic West End in Annual Unity CelebrationThe historic West End neighborhood of Durham was filled with music, remembrance, and rising symbolism recently as the ...

6/17/2026 3:10:48 AM

Man fatally struck while lying on a Durham road after driver unable to avoid him, officials confirm

Tragic Incident: Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Durham RoadwayDetails of the Overnight CollisionAuthorities in Durham are investigating a fatal incident that occurred late Tuesday night when a man was h...

6/17/2026 3:08:46 AM

Durham seals $767M budget with property taxes frozen, no hints of new or increased fees

Durham City Council Adopts $767 Million Budget; Tax Rates Remain UnchangedThe Durham City Council has given final approval to a $767 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a plan that keeps the ...

6/13/2026 5:18:00 AM

Nearly 140 affordable housing units under construction as Durham aims to meet demand

Long-Awaited Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in DurhamConstruction has officially begun on a major affordable housing development in Durham, a project poised to deliver over 130 new housing u...

6/30/2026 9:13:47 PM

Possible explosion, fire at metals facility in Durham under investigation

Authorities Probe Cause of Incident at Durham Metal Processing SiteEmergency response teams in Durham are conducting a thorough investigation into what officials have described as a possible explosion...

6/28/2026 7:07:28 PM

Man wounded in Durham family fight leads to relative being taken into custody, authorities confirm

Durham Family Dispute Escalates to Shooting, Leading to Relative's ArrestAuthorities in Durham have arrested a man following a domestic disturbance on Sunday evening that left another individual injur...

6/23/2026 7:16:02 PM

Two displaced after intense flames rip through Durham home on Carlion Drive

Heavy Fire Tears Through Durham Home, Displacing Two ResidentsA significant fire broke out late Thursday evening at a residence on Carlion Drive, sending flames shooting through the structure and disp...

6/23/2026 3:18:08 AM

West Point on the Eno park closing for several months in July as key upgrades begin

Durham’s West Point on the Eno to Close Gates for Major OverhaulThe serene trails and historic mill at West Point on the Eno Park are about to go quiet for an extended period. Officials have confirmed...

6/20/2026 7:09:54 PM

Southeast vs. Sleep: 3 Durham Upstarts Topping the Entrepreneur Hot List

Three Durham Business Owners Named Among Top Entrepreneurs in the SoutheastA trio of entrepreneurs from Durham has been recognized as standout business leaders within the Southeast region, according t...

6/17/2026 3:09:51 AM

Two North Carolina cities crack national top 25 for best-managed urban governments

Raleigh and Durham Named Among America’s Top 25 Best-Run CitiesA new report has placed two North Carolina hubs on the list of the most efficiently governed metropolitan areas in the country. The ranki...

6/13/2026 5:18:21 AM

Durham police confirm fatal shooting suspect, a teen, taken into custody near Cornwallis and South Roxboro.

Teen Arrested in Connection with Deadly Durham ShootingAuthorities in Durham have taken a juvenile suspect into custody following a fatal shooting that claimed a young life. The violent incident unfol...

6/12/2026 1:07:27 AM

Man shot dead at Cornwallis Road and South Roxboro Street in Durham, police confirm

Deadly Shooting Under Investigation in Durham, Police ConfirmDurham police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Wednesday night. Authorities responded to reports of a gunshot victim n...

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7/16/2026 7:20:13 AM

Signal Mountain Council Votes 3-2 to Kill $1.9 Million State Pedestrian Grant

Signal Mountain Council Splits 3-2 On Controversial Development ProposalA deeply divided Signal Mountain town council narrowly approved a contested development plan Monday evening, passing with a 3-2 ...

7/16/2026 7:19:35 AM

New sports authority zeroes in on constructing Camp Jordan’s major indoor venue at East Ridge.

New Sports Authority Aims to Regain Market Share with Specialized FocusA revived retail chain is making a calculated comeback in the athletic apparel and equipment sector, pivoting from its former big...

7/16/2026 7:19:05 AM

Rock City launches community listening sessions to address gondola project concerns

Rock City Unveils New ‘Listening Series’ For Summer ConcertsLookout Mountain’s iconic attraction is pivoting to a new format this summer, replacing its longstanding live performance schedule with a ca...