Downtown Durham Coverage

Sky 5: Shooting near American Tobacco Campus in Durham

American Tobacco Campus in Durham activated emergency response Thursday after people fired guns near the property

Bull City weekend: Discover Durham's thriving culture

Bull City Durham brims with Southern charm, history, and a hot cultural scene. It is the perfect weekend escape for all interests.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Durham considers building new convention center

Durham leaders are considering the construction of a new convention center, which is estimated to cost $314.7 million. The proposal also includes the construction of a new hotel, which is expected to cost an additional $225 million.

Durham leaders consider building a new convention center, expected to cost nearly $315 million

Durham leaders are considering the construction of a new convention center, which is estimated to cost $314.7 million. The proposal also includes the construction of a new hotel, which is expected to cost an additional $225 million.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

State of Golf simulator bar to open at American Tobacco

A new multi-sport simulator bar will be opening this spring at American Tobacco Campus in Durham.

Nana's reopens in Durham with new celeb chef owner

Historic Nana's restaurant will reopen its doors on Tuesday, owners announced last week.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Honeygirl Meadery to open at American Tobacco Campus

Ment Beverage Co., which makes Honeygirl Mead, is opening a new location at American Tobacco Campus in Durham next year, the company announced this week.

Inclusive beans, heartfelt scenes: 321 Coffee's story

Explore the heartwarming journey of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster that thrives on inclusivity, employing over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

A comprehensive guide to Durham's best coffee shops

Discover the diverse and thriving coffee culture in Durham, featuring unique coffee shops from downtown to university campuses and beyond.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Durham City Council closer to plans for old Durham Police Department with headquarters

Durham leaders are working with developers to redevelop the old police station at 505 West Chapel Hill St. The Durham City Council is expected to take up the issue on Nov. 6.

Six developers vying to redevelop old site of Durham police headquarters

Durham leaders are working with developers to redevelop the old police station at 505 West Chapel Hill St. The Durham City Council is expected to take up the issue on Nov. 6.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

You need to check out these Durham annual family events

Durham has the event for your family. Here are five of the most family-friendly annual events happening in Durham.

CenterFest Arts Festival returns to Durham this weekend

CenterFest Arts Festival returns to Durham this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

'Tight fit:' Dashcam captures truck trapped under railroad bridge in Durham

Move over, Can-Opener and Peace Street Bridge! There's another hungry railroad bridge eating trucks in town.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Full Frame Festival to return to Durham next year

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival will return to Durham next year, organizers announced Tuesday.

Downtown Durham merchants feel pinch from drop in business

A downturn in businesses has downtown Durham business owners concerned

Sarah Krueger, WRAL senior Durham reporter

Some Durham businesses struggling as summer nears

Downtown Durham business owners are seeing a drop-off in business compared to 2022.

Pop-up space in downtown Durham a temporary home for small businesses

There's a new pop-up space in downtown Durham for startups and small retailers to test their business models.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Durham taking steps toward new use for old police department HQ site

The city of Durham is looking for a developer with ideas for four acres of property on West Chapel Hill Street, property that used to be the city's police headquarters.

Is downtown Durham 'unsafe'? City leaders work to shift perception

Durham leaders are working on improving the perception of Downtown Durham as 'unsafe.'

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Sr. Durham reporter

Popular Durham restaurant is relocating to Brightleaf Square

Chef Zweli Williams and her husband Leonardo "Leo" Williams opened Zweli's Kitchen at 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. in 2018.

WRAL Investigates internal emails between Durham police leaders, ShotSpotter reps

WRAL Investigates went through more than 350 pages of city emails about the ShotSpotter technology.

Emails provide glimpse of tense exchanges between Durham police chief, ShotSpotter reps

WRAL Investigates went through more than 350 pages of city emails about the ShotSpotter technology.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham YouthWorks program trains young people to join workforce

The Durham YouthWorks program is accepting applications until March 3.

Durham YouthWorks program keeps young people busy, away from temptation to crime during summer months

The Durham YouthWorks program is accepting applications until March 3.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter