News across Greater Durham

Tribe football falls to reigning Atlantic Coast Conference champions Duke
Competing against defending Atlantic Coast Conference champions Duke (4-0, 1-0 ACC) was never going to be an easy task for William and Mary football (2-3, 1-2 Patriot) and head coach Mike London. The timing of the Tribe’s trip to Durham, N.C., could not have been worse. Coming…

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr’s 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC
CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 in rainy conditions in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Vote 2026
The Town of Carrboro Office of Opportunity and Belonging has released an interactive voting resource for our community - Vote 2026.

Update: Missing Person Located
UPDATE (12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1) -- Ms. Penny has been located. Thank you, community!

Visiting judge dismisses long-running lawsuit over parking dispute at Mebane’s Manorfield subdivision
A visiting superior court judge from Wake County has permanently dismissed a long-running lawsuit over parking restrictions in common areas within the Manorfield subdivision in Mebane. James Crandall, who owns […]

Carrboro Recognizes October as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro
Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims October 2026 as American Pharmacists Month in Carrboro.

Halloween Is Happening in Carrboro!
Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources is offering free, family-friendly events offer music, movies, stories, costumes and plenty of Halloween fun this October.

West End Poetry Festival Returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17
The 21st Annual West End Poetry Festival returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. The theme this year is “Kinship, Community and Belonging.”

New lights coming to Anderson Park Tennis Courts
New lights will be installed at the Anderson Park Tennis Courts. Electricians will be on site Monday, Sept. 28 - Monday, Oct. 12. The courts will be closed until the installation is complete.
Transit Detour Notice - Apex High School Parade
On Friday, September 25th, 2026, GoCary Route 9 and GoTriangle Route 305 will operate on a detour due to the Apex High School Homecoming Parade.

October 1–8, 2026 is Week Without Driving in Carrboro
The Carrboro Town Council has proclaimed Oct. 1-8, 2026, as Week Without Driving, encouraging residents, businesses and Town staff to experience getting around without a car and explore ways to make transportation more accessible for everyone.

2026 Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade Participant Application Now Open
Walk, dance, bike, and scoot your way through the Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.! We’re looking for local organizations and businesses to participate.