The City of Durham is located in Durham County in central North Carolina. Here are the latest stories in and about the city.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire at the Super 8 Motel on Guess Road in Durham.
Durham's Waste Disposal & Recycling Center was scheduled to close early on Monday due to potential winter weather.
TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection.
Durham police are investigating after a man who was shot arrived at a local hospital on Monday. Police did not release the name of the man, but said he is expected to be OK.
Durham police is investigating after officers said a man was shot multiple times on Sunday. Officers have not released the name of the man nor any information about a possible suspect.
Durham police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon along NC 55 Highway. Police said the shooting is believed to be the result of a disturbance and was an isolated incident. The names of the suspect and the man shot have not been released yet.
The city of Durham has been collecting public input on the future of the site for months. The feedback shows a desire for more accessible and inclusive programming, emphasizing the need for low-cost or free events.
Durham police are working to develop a new tool to help fight crime. The city is developing a Real Time Crime Center to give police access to data quicker and help identify suspects faster.
Durham Police are developing a new Real Time Crime Center, with a focus on solving crimes faster. Police are working to contract with a third-party company, Peregrine, to bring all of their existing data together.
The incumbent mayor, Leonardo Williams, held on to his seat, beating challenger Anjanee Bell by more than 8,000 votes.
An analysis of NCDOT crash data from Jan. 1 to July 31 reveals that the intersection of I-40 and NC Highway 55 is the most dangerous in Durham County, with 28 crashes.
As the federal government shutdown continues, the effects are reaching into unexpected corners of campus life -- including North Carolina Central University's Campus Pantry, which provides food and essential items to students in need.
Deputies said 28-year-old Alberto Flores was found dead outside a business along Guess Road Sunday morning. Deputies have not said what business, but said this is believed to be an isolated incident.
Investigators are working to determine what lead to a shooting that sent a child to the hospital Sunday morning. Officers said the 4-year-old was shot and is in serious condition.
A newfound approach to solve gun violence involves the city of Durham and Durham County. The plan comes as the number of people shot in Durham this year is down from 2024.
Leaders in Durham are working on a new approach to reduce gun violence. During a joint meeting, elected officials discussed having a multi-day summit in the coming months to find solutions.
Language in social media posts forced a Durham City Council candidate to move his event. WRAL previously reported that online rhetoric that has some concerned. WRAL News spoke with that candidate about how this local election has been different from past ones.
Leaders in Durham are sounding the alarm about political rhetoric they believe could incite violence. Social media posts have alluded to the guillotine and placed candidates' faces on Wanted posters.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed an arrest detainer for Werner Orosco-Clemente, also known as Wilmer Fuentes Meija. He is accused of fatally hitting a 61-year-old Durham man while driving under the influence.
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Durham police arrested 44-year-old Krista Winston after she was accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl with disabilities. She is expected in court in November.
Authorities are investigating after at least two cars were involved in a crash along U.S. Highway 15-501 North in Durham. WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene where one car was seen upside down on top of the other.
Hundreds gathered at the DPAC to hear former Vice President Kamala Harris speak while on tour for her latest book detailing her short yet historic campaign.
Crews were called just after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday to North Mineral Springs Road. Officials said no one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The cause is still under investigation.