Permits for new home construction balloon in Durham
By Lauren Pehlivanian
New single-family homes are being built faster than ever in Durham. In 2014, fewer than 300 permits were issued for new single-family homes. Last year,...
After a journey around the moon, a tree takes root in Durham
By Ava Epstein
On Tuesday, March 18, Ryan Sailstad, recreation and operations supervisor for Durham Parks and Recreation, received an unexpected text message: a UPS shipment had arrived....
Durham schools seek $222 million in county funding
By Lily Kempczinski
Durham Public Schools unanimously approved a $222 million request for county funding for the upcoming school year on Thursday. The request to the county is...
Father-son duo delivers comfort food with a dollop of nostalgia
By Ava Epstein
It was 2 p.m. on a Sunday, and Isaiah Jernigan, 25, and his father, Shane, 51, were three hours into their usual kitchen rhythm. They...
A Durham moment: ‘He’s a guardian of democracy today’
By olivia prusky
Jax, a stately Italian shepherd, pranced down the Chapel Hill Street sidewalk past Pizzeria Toro. A sign hung off his harness, contrasting against his ivory...
State Supreme Court race could hinge on 1,700 votes
By Lily Kempczinski
After months of uncertainty and challenges, the ongoing battle for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat — the last uncertified 2024 race in the nation...