Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges' seats.

Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temps are freezing.

The local impacts of federal policies, a skating renaissance, and Democratic wins—these are the news stories that stood out to us this year. Plus, local nonprofits doing on-the-ground work.

Outgoing council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton were honored as Shanetta Burris and Matt Kopac took their seats on the dais.

Commissioners highlighted county staff, the Durham community’s response to deportation sweeps and food insecurity, and financial challenges ahead. 

A developer is planning to turn one-third of the Northgate Mall property into a shopping center. Community members hope they can still influence the future of the site.

How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.

The former public housing site has sat vacant in Hayti for years despite intentions to redevelop it. Now, Durham Housing Authority has plans for the first phase of a mixed-use development and is lining up financing.

Durham’s municipal elections were expensive and at times ugly, with firm lines drawn between candidates. What the results mean for the Durham City Council and its work ahead.

What’s happening with SNAP in the Triangle, where to find food assistance, and how you can help others access food as the shutdown drags on.