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The Fayetteville ObserverYesterday

Check out our Duke basketball vs Army photo gallery: Best images

ABC11 NewsYesterday

Four shot in Durham, one of 3 critically injured after found at scene; another shows up at hospital, police say

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TicketNewsYesterday

Just in Time Durham tickets on sale for DPAC performances

Final Call NewsYesterday

Feeding the people of Durham, N.C., in memory of two faithful servants

ABC11 NewsYesterday

Mechanics and Farmers NC | Black Wall St in Durham M&F Bank's to merge with Optus. Here's what else changes after 119 years

NC NewslineYesterday

Democrats and unaffiliated voters cast about 73% of ballots in NC’s record-setting early turnout

Sports IllustratedYesterday

What Stood Out to Manny Diaz in Duke Football's Dominant Win

Yahoo SportsYesterday

NC State a 4.5-point underdog against Duke

CBS 17Yesterday

4 juveniles hurt, one suffers life-threatening injuries in Hedgerow Place shooting: Durham police

ABC11 NewsYesterday

NC drought conditions worsens, draws concern Durham leaders, businesses

Sunday, November 1

Fast Food ClubNov 1

The Pork Chops Taste Just Like Home At This Durham Soul Food Spot, And North Carolina Locals Rave About The Crispy Fried Chicken Too

Sports IllustratedNov 1

Duke Football Stock Report: 4 Risers After Win Over Boston College

Sports IllustratedNov 1

Blue Devil Brief: Nate Sheppard Goes Off As Duke Regains Momentum

Saturday, October 31

WRIC ABC 8NewsOct 31

North Carolina woman faces two felony charges after hitting female with vehicle in Charles City County

Duke WireOct 31

PHOTOS: Duke routs Boston College, 47-2, to become bowl eligible

CBS 17Oct 31

Man shot in Durham dispute over money; K-9 team and officers swarm Exum Street: Police

Sports IllustratedOct 31

Nate Sheppard Makes History, Duke Dominates BC: Biggest Takeaways

Sports IllustratedOct 31

Nate Sheppard Excites Blue Devil Nation With Elite Performance

Sports IllustratedOct 31

4 Winners, 1 Loser From Duke Football's Inspiring Win Over Boston College

The Fayetteville ObserverOct 31

Check out our Duke football vs Boston College photo gallery, best images

Legacy | ObituaryOct 31

Margarete Ellis Obituary (2026) - Durham, NC - Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham

Legacy | ObituaryOct 31

Joseph Norman Nichols Obituary (2026) - Durham, NC - American Cremation & Funeral Service

Friday, October 30

Sports IllustratedOct 30

How Duke's Nate Sheppard Can Get Back on Track Against BC

MaxPrepsOct 30

Riverside-Durham High School (NC) Football

Thursday, October 29

University of North Carolina AthleticsOct 29

Field Hockey Heads To Durham To Fight For ACC Top Seed

Thursday, October 22

NC NewslineOct 22

Durham, NC one of 30 cities chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new housing supply initiative

Wednesday, October 21

USAFactsOct 21

How many jobs were added in Durham, NC area last month?

Tuesday, October 20

ABC11 NewsOct 20

3 seriously injured in Durham shooting

Monday, October 19

CBS 17Oct 19

FBI task force, sheriff’s office dismantle drug trafficking ring in Durham: Officials

ABC11 NewsOct 19

NC Drought 2026 | Durham County remains in severe drought status; shoreline exposed at Lake Michie, park and marina closed

Thursday, October 15

Raleigh News & ObserverOct 15

These 10 Durham restaurants were the most-booked on OpenTable in September

Raleigh News & ObserverOct 15

Dampf Good BBQ ends Durham restaurant plans after community resistance

Wednesday, October 14

Raleigh News & ObserverOct 14

Voting in Durham this election? Here’s who and what’s on the ballot

Raleigh News & ObserverOct 14

The N&O’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2026: The Triangle’s best places to eat

Tuesday, October 13

WBTVOct 13

Man shot at Harris Teeter in North Carolina: What we know

Monday, October 12

CBS 17Oct 12

Security guard shoots suspected shoplifter at Durham Harris Teeter after ‘a struggle’

Sunday, October 11

The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOct 11

Carol Durham retires after 45 years at nursing school

Saturday, October 10

ABC11 NewsOct 10

NC Central homecoming parade draws thousands despite showers

Friday, October 9

Spectrum NewsOct 9

People were living at Durham building where deadly fire broke out, relative says

Thursday, October 8

Firehouse.comOct 8

Updated: Durham, NC, Firefighter Killed, Others Injured in Collapse of Converted Building

WDBJ7Oct 8

Firefighter killed, 2 others hurt fighting massive fire in North Carolina

CBS 17Oct 8

Officials identify Durham firefighter who died after roof, floor collapse in building blaze

ABC11 NewsOct 8

Firefighter dies in Durham after working massive fire; 2 other firefighters injured

WRALOct 8

Durham firefighter killed in line of duty escorted home

Monday, October 5

ABC11 NewsOct 5

Head Start proposal raises concerns in Durham

Sunday, October 4

ABC11 NewsOct 4

White Rock Baptist Church pastor receives North Carolina's highest civilian honor; Order of Long Leaf Pine

CBS 17Oct 4

After suffering critical injuries, man dies as 2nd Durham shooting in hours turns deadly: Police

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