A Global Chemical Giant Racks Up Violations in Durham, Where Drinking Water for a Million Is Threatened
Acetone, ethanol, 1,4-dioxane and methylene chloride were among contaminants found in a stream near Brenntag Mid-South’s chemical repackaging facility.
In Durham, DA Deberry Is Reelected, While Judge Jones Is Unseated
Newcomers won two judicial seats in Tuesday’s primary.
Chitlik Defeats Freeman to Win Second Term in Senate District 22
The first-term incumbent held her seat against a former Durham city council member who pitched grassroots credibility and lived experience against Chitlik’s legislative track record.
Here’s Who Won in Durham County: 2026 Primary Results
DAE swept the school board, Deberry, Birkhead, and Chitlik were reelected, while District Court Judge Clayton Jones was unseated.
What’s Going On With Durham’s Zoning Code Rewrite?
A major update to Durham’s UDO is on pause after a convenience store operator threatened to sue, citing a zoning restriction that was tucked into an unrelated hurricane relief bill.
An Initiative to Repurpose Underused Areas in Durham Neighborhoods Is Expanding
The Love Your Block implemented residents’ ideas to transform four sites in the Walltown neighborhood last year. This year, it has funding to take on projects in Lakewood.
Durham Skate Park Renovations and Other Participatory Budgeting Winners
Downtown skate park renovations, public restrooms, and neighborhood murals are among the latest projects getting funding from Durham’s democratic budgeting program.
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Wrestling With the Future
Stephanie Diaz Mendoza is a reigning state champion in the growing sport of girls’ wrestling. Her prospects on the mat depend on that momentum continuing.
Armed with a Professor’s Critical Audit, Activist Groups Again Push Duke to Stop Cost-Cutting
Student, community, and faculty groups say Duke’s finances show it didn’t need to make the cuts it did last summer, and they’re renewing their calls for the university to stand up to the Trump administration.
A State Senate Primary Pits a Folk Hero Against a First-Term Force
Two candidates bring different tactics, backgrounds, and reputations to the race to represent District 22.
The Democratic Primary for Durham DA is a 2022 Rematch. What’s Changed This Time?
Defense attorney Jonathan Wilson is once again challenging Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry for her seat. Does he have momentum?
Durham Will Test Out a Day Shelter with Homelessness Services
The one-year pilot program will provide basic needs and job support programs with the hope of moving Durhamites out of homelessness.
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