Durham Coverage

DPS has board of education meeting

The Durham school board is moving forward Thursday with a new pay schedule for classified staff next school year.

'State of the Air' report shows smog is worsening in Raleigh and Durham compared to 2023

Although Raleigh and Durham have relatively good air quality, a new report from the American Lung Association shows ozone smog is increasing.

More than 3,000 gallons of sewage spills into Durham creek, kills fish

Approximately 3,260 gallons of untreated wastewater flowed into an unnamed tributary of Southwest Crooked Creek, according to the city. The city said the spill was caused by grease clogging the sewer line.

WRAL staff

New air quality report raises concerns about ozone pollution in Raleigh, Durham

The Raleigh-Durham metro area set a new best-ever level for year-round particle pollution, but levels of ozone smog increased. This is according to the American Lung Association's 2024 "State of the Air" report released on Wednesday.

WRAL staff

Triangle's air quality a mixed bag, ozone smog increases as particle pollution remains low

The American Lung Association released its "State of the Air" report Wednesday morning -- highlighting the air quality in the Triangle. The increased levels of ozone smog are raising some concerns.

Teen found shot in the face Tuesday in Durham

Deputies found the teen at the intersection of Barbee Chapel Road and Farrington Mill Road. Authorities said the teen's injuries are serious but not life-threatening.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Smog worse in Raleigh, Durham compared to last year, 'State of the Air' report shows

Although Raleigh and Durham have relatively good air quality, a new report from the American Lung Association shows ozone smog is increasing.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together

This is North Carolina's first-of-its-kind event dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression, and good vibes.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

'No Skips' redefines music events, one album at a time

This is North Carolina's first-of-its-kind event dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression, and good vibes.

Durham City Council to consider raises for police, firefighters in budget

Durham city employees could be getting pay bumps starting in July. The news comes after protests from a range of employees at city meetings.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham city employees poised for pay bump

Durham City Council is considering the raises as part of the budget process. Raises are projected to cost about $28.5 million.

Fire forces 11 people out of home in Durham

Firefighters said when they arrived here just after midnight, the side of the home was engulfed in flames.

Nick Perlin, WRAL reporter

11 people escape house fire in Durham

A fire forced nearly a dozen people out of their home Friday morning in Durham.

Durham police investigating drive-by shooting on Chautauqua Avenue

Durham police are investigating a drive-by shooting Thursday night.

Durham police investigate shooting on Chautauqua Ave

Durham police are investigating a shooting Thursday night on Chautauqua Ave.

DPS classified staff appear to back proposed budget

Thursday, the Durham Association of Educators is holding a rally before the Durham Public School Board's budget meeting. Educators are again calling for better pay.

Gas leak delays buses, prompts some evacuations in Durham

The Durham Fire Department is responding to a gas leak involving a propane tank Thursday afternoon.

Durham educators to hold rally ahead of DPS budget hearing

The Durham Association of Educators have planned a rally Thursday night ahead of the school board's meeting about the budget.

Durham educators to rally ahead of school board hearing to review new proposed budget

The Durham Association of Educators have planned a rally Thursday night ahead of the school board's meeting about the budget.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter and Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Supporters of Israel rally in Durham against attack by Iran

A day after Iran launched over 300 drones in an attack against Israel, Israel supporters gathered in Durham gathered to condemn the attack.

Durham unveils memorial garden honoring gun violence victims

The memorial garden at Asbury United Methodist Church was dedicated Saturday morning to honor victims of gun violence.

Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter

'Trying to scare us:' Bomb threat targets story time for LGBTQIA+ kids, families at Durham library

Durham police responded to a reported bomb threat on Saturday morning at the Durham County Main Library.

Teenager killed in string of Durham shootings, mother calls for change

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams acknowledged the ongoing issue of gun violence and pledged to find solutions.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Multiple people shot in Durham including 16-year-old boy

Durham police are investigating three shootings on Thursday. It includes the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy.

Strong winds bring down trees on power lines throughout the Triangle

Reports of fallen trees, closed roads, downed lines and power outages were piling up Thursday as wind gusts reached up to 50 mph.