Latest Durham news

The City of Durham is located in Durham County in central North Carolina. Here are the latest stories in and about the city.

Crews battle fire at Super 8 Motel in Durham

Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire at the Super 8 Motel on Guess Road in Durham.

Durham road crews prepare for winter weather

Durham's Waste Disposal & Recycling Center was scheduled to close early on Monday due to potential winter weather.

North Carolina TikTok influencer liable for $1.75 million after affair

TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection.

Man shot in Durham, police investigating

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.

Man has life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times in Durham

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.

One shot, one arrested after shooting in Durham

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.

Durham City Council plans to preserve and restore Durham Athletic Park

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.

City leaders move forward with a plan to preserve and restore Durham Athletic Park

Durham police developing Real Time Crime Center, hosting community meetings

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 to launch Real Time Crime Center, aiming for quicker crime-solving solutions

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.

Durham mayor wins re-election. Two incumbents ousted from city council

The incumbent mayor, Leonardo Williams, held on to his seat, beating challenger Anjanee Bell by more than 8,000 votes.

WRAL Investigates Durham's most crash-prone intersections

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.

NCCU campus pantry faces uncertain future amid government shutdown

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.

Durham police identify man found shot dead outside of a business Sunday morning

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.

4 year old sent to hospital with life-threatening gunshot wound in Durham

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.

Durham crime data show more than 130 have been shot in 2025

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.

Durham city, county leaders discuss multi-phased approach to gun violence

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.

Candidate for Durham City Council moves event after social media post

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.