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Durham's latest news includes the dedication of a bridge on Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax to honor fallen Greensboro officer Christopher Mitchell, a courthouse shooting suspect hospitalized in Butner, and a small plane crash near Knightdale with two hospitalized. Additionally, a shooting in a Durham apartment complex and an assault case in Wake County are under investigation.

Durham — The Local Wire highlights a bridge dedication in Colfax honoring a fallen Greensboro officer, a high-speed chase in Johnston County involving a fugitive with weapons, and a Wake County courthouse shooting sparking safety discussions. The episode also covers a firearm discovery at Jordan High School and severe weather warnings for Wednesday evening.

Durham's Local Wire covers the dedication of a bridge in Colfax honoring Greensboro officer Brian Mitchell, a lockdown at Jordan High School, and the arrest of a Durham woman accused of forging a $4 million home deed. The episode also touches on NASA's moon base preparations and weather updates for central North Carolina.

Durham's episode covers the dedication of a bridge in Colfax honoring Greensboro officer Daniel Carter, the investigation into a shooting at Wake County Courthouse involving accused shooter Melissa Thompson, and a Memorial Day ceremony in Raleigh at Oakwood Cemetery. It also touches on weather updates and the passing of legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins.

Durham police are investigating a double carjacking on Lynn Road where a woman was shot and a man was assaulted, and another shooting on Eva Street, as the city grapples with rising violence. The city also launched a new initiative to help families save for children under 10, while NASCAR legend Kyle Busch is being remembered by the racing community.

Durham's Local Wire covers the dedication of a Greensboro officer on Sandy Ridge Road, a shooting at a White House checkpoint, and the city's unsettled weather with a pending heat wave. The episode also highlights Durham's LGBTQ hockey team and mental health advocacy efforts.

Durham police confirm the conviction of Alexander Leon Herrera in the 2022 gas station stabbing, while a teen driver faces charges after a fatal I-40 crash. A Durham high school lockdown ends with no weapons found, and Raleigh reveals new details about a courthouse shooting suspect linked to a legal battle.

Durham's Local Wire update covers the dedication of a bridge honoring a fallen Greensboro officer, the impact of violence through a Durham anti-gun activist's legacy, and a public meeting on sewer capacity concerns. The episode also touches on drought relief in the Triangle and unsettled weather forecast for the weekend.

Durham police are investigating a stabbing on Liberty Street near Urban Ministries, with one suspect in custody, as city officials face tough choices in the proposed budget debate. The Carolina Hurricanes also take on the Montreal Canadiens in a key Eastern Conference Final game, while the Carolina Theatre hosts a fundraiser for its preservation.

Durham's Local Wire update covers a bridge dedication for a fallen Greensboro officer on Sandy Ridge Road, near-record heat and storm forecasts, and Durham's budget debates over tax cuts and free bus fares. The episode also highlights Durham's safety rankings and a murder conviction in the city.

Durham's episode covers the dedication of a bridge in Colfax honoring a fallen Greensboro officer, embezzlement charges against Cassandra Stokes, and a 25-30 year prison sentence for a man convicted of two murders. The segment also highlights a potential data center moratorium in Cumberland County and a severe heatwave warning for Durham.

Durham: A woman was killed in an overnight shooting at a Durham apartment complex, marking the fourth shooting victim in the city since Friday. Cumberland County teachers and staff are set to join a statewide walkout in Raleigh, demanding better working conditions and education funding.

Durham: A shooting on Hoover Road left two injured, raising safety concerns, while NCDOT honors a fallen Greensboro officer with a bridge dedication in Colfax. Community efforts focus on mental health awareness, boater safety at Falls Lake, and a statewide teachers' rally in Raleigh.

Durham's episode covers a fatal pedestrian crash on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, a Burlington sex offender's return to Alamance County, and Durham's historic freeze on new data center permits. It also highlights the Bimbe Festival 2026 and local efforts to upgrade tennis facilities.

Durham's Local Wire update covers a former Broughton High teacher facing sex crime charges, a town hall for 12% pay increases for classified staff, and environmental concerns over Third Fork Creek pollution. The episode also highlights a crash on I-40 West and a bridge dedication for a fallen Greensboro officer in Colfax.

Durham deputies are launching trust-based programs to address school violence through restorative justice, while Cumberland County educators join a statewide walkout in Raleigh over funding and classroom conditions. Durham also breaks ground on an affordable housing project in Hayti as part of neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Durham's Local Wire covers educators protesting underfunding in Cumberland County, a bridge dedication in Colfax honoring a Greensboro officer, and the closure of two schools in Manchester. Also highlights the birth of Red Wolf pups at the NC Museum of Life and Science.

Durham's Local Wire update covers a tense community meeting on violence prevention in Raleigh near a bus stop shooting, a statewide teacher walkout in Cumberland County, and Duke Energy's rescheduled rate hike hearing. The episode also highlights a bridge dedication in Greensboro honoring a fallen officer and weather details for Durham.

Durham's episode covers a shooting at a downtown restaurant, a statewide teacher walkout in Cumberland County, and the dedication of a bridge in Colfax honoring a Greensboro officer. The segment also highlights Durham's recognition as a top underrated U.S. destination and North Carolina's booming travel economy.

Durham teachers and staff prepare for a statewide walkout in Raleigh as part of a demand for better funding and working conditions, while the NCDOT honors a fallen Greensboro officer with a bridge dedication in Colfax. The USDA updates SNAP rules to improve access to nutritious foods, and Durham’s 2026 Gold Gala celebrates AAPI heritage with celebrity appearances.

Durham: A deadly crash on I-85 killed two people, sparking calls for road safety improvements, while over 800 Cumberland County educators plan a walkout in Raleigh for better funding. The Durham DA dropped cyberstalking charges against TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard, highlighting digital privacy challenges.

Durham: A man was killed by a train near Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, sparking debates on pedestrian safety, while Cumberland County teachers plan a walkout in Raleigh over education funding. Durham prosecutors dropped charges against TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard, but another local contractor faces sex crime allegations.

Durham residents should prepare for heavy rain and cool temperatures as the National Weather Service issues a precipitation warning, while AbbVie's $1.4 billion manufacturing plant in Durham brings new job opportunities. A cybersecurity breach at Wake County schools' Canvas platform has raised concerns about student data security, prompting parents to review accounts for potential breaches.

Durham residents are urged to stay alert after a drive-by shooting on Morehead Avenue left a man in serious condition and a daycare teacher in Holly Springs faces child abuse charges. The city also imposed a 60-day moratorium on new data centers, sparking debate over tech expansion.

Durham teachers and staff join a statewide walkout in Raleigh demanding better pay and conditions, while the city council imposes a 60-day moratorium on new data centers. NCDOT honors a fallen Greensboro officer with a bridge dedication on Sandy Ridge Road near I-40 in Colfax.