Durham news

• 'I ended her life': Brian Laundrie's notebook appears to contain confession to killing Gabby Petito

  24-06-2022 23:41
  For the first time, the parents of her fiance, Brian Laundrie have released his writings in his personal notebook.
  
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• Renovations take center stage in historic Castro Theatre upon 100th anniversary

  24-06-2022 23:32
  
  Here's what to look forward to when The Castro Theatre preservation efforts are complete.
  
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• 'Trevor: The Musical' on Disney+ continues movement

  24-06-2022 23:15
  What began with an Oscar-winning host film has sparked an entire movement. "Trevor," told the story of a gay 13-year-old who is bullied because of his sexuality and then tries to take his own life.
  
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• Inside Herr's contest to pick Philadelphia's new potato chip flavor

  24-06-2022 22:38
  
  Herr Foods is asking the people of Philadelphia to pick the next potato chip flavor
  
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• Montessori Academy founder ceebrated after 56 years on the job

  24-06-2022 22:20
  
  Mrs. Ellen Fox has decided to retire 56 YEARS after founding the Montessori Academy in Delran, New Jersey.
  
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• Love of softball brings Pennsylvania senior citizens together

  24-06-2022 22:15
  
  The Montgomery County Senior Softball League is made up of players ranging in age from 70 to 90 years old.
  
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• Papa's Cupcakes is a dream job for father, husband and son baking trio

  24-06-2022 22:08
  
  John's baking hobby grew into cupcake business. Now, John, Bryan and their son, operate Papa's Cupcakes in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.
  
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• Supreme Court opens door to overturning rights to relationships, marriages between same-sex couples

  24-06-2022 21:48
  
  In a separate concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should review other precedents, including its 2015 decision legalizing marriage between same-sex couples.
  
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• Search history, location data, texts: How personal data could be used to enforce anti-abortion laws

  24-06-2022 20:47
  For example, in states that make it a crime to help an abortion-seeker, data from women's period-tracking or pregnancy apps could end up being subpoenaed as evidence against the person who helped them.
  
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• Houston magazine offers outlet for news impacting the LGBTQ+ community

  24-06-2022 20:31
  
  OutSmart Magazine delivers the news to Houston's LGBTQ+ audience and beyond.
  
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• Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Pres. Biden

  24-06-2022 20:00
  
  The bill would toughen requirements for young people to buy guns, deny firearms from more domestic abusers and help take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
  
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• Houston Magazine offers outlet for all the news impacting the LGBTQ+ community

  24-06-2022 19:57
  
  OutSmart Magazine delivers the news to Houston's LGBTQ+ audience and beyond.
  
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• 'Be the best version of yourself.' Antetokounmpo family honors big dreams, hard work in movie 'Rise'

  24-06-2022 19:48
  The New Disney+ movie "Rise" tells the story of the improbable journey of a trio of NBA superstar brothers Giannis, Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo. It follows the family's path from Nigeria, to Greece and eventually to the NBA, and how their parents embedded in them a deep sense of determination and dedication while never losing focus on the importance of family.
  
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• More RDU travelers miss flights amid cancellations across country

  24-06-2022 19:34
  It could be another weekend of massive flight cancellations and delays across the country as airlines struggle to staff flights.
  
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• How does overturning Roe affect IVF? Fertility experts sound alarm over Supreme Court decision

  24-06-2022 18:12
  There are multiple stages of the fertility process that -- without the Supreme Court's legal protections for abortion rights -- could be vulnerable to government interference, experts say.
  
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• Breaking ground for new Stonewall visitor center, dedicated to LGBTQ history

  24-06-2022 17:52
  New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Senator Chuck Schumer were among those on hand for the groundbreaking Friday morning, dipping ceremonial silver shovels into a bed of rainbow colored sand.
  
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• North Carolina politicians react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade

  24-06-2022 17:17
  
  North Carolina leaders, like much of their constituents, are reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to end abortion protections in the United States.
  
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• Second-generation leathersmith Alex Dabagh turns trash into tote bags

  24-06-2022 16:58
  
  Brooklyn-native, Alex Dabagh, creates designer tote bags made out of plastic trash at Park Avenue International in Manhattan.
  
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• Roe v Wade Decision: What does Supreme Court abortion ruling mean for North Carolina

  24-06-2022 16:31
  
  The Supreme Court sent ripples across the country Friday by overturning the landmark case from 1973 that secured abortion rights for Americans.
  
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• Mom opens up about getting ready to donate kidney to 2-year-old son

  24-06-2022 16:25
  
  Pamela Bish, a Georgia mom of three, recently got the chance to give her son a a new kidney.
  
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• 'Jetpack Man' returns? Person spotted flying near LAX, pilot claims; FAA investigating

  24-06-2022 15:36
  A pilot preparing to land at LAX alerted the control about an apparent person flying a jet pack in one of the world's busiest landing zones.
  
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• Gun control bill heads to House after Senate passes bipartisan measure, SCOTUS strikes down NY law

  24-06-2022 14:58
  
  Fifteen Republicans voted with all Democrats in the chamber to pass the bill. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell supported the final passage, as he was expected to.
  
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• Parents of college student sue university after son died after hazing incident

  24-06-2022 13:29
  
  In the lawsuit, Cory and Shari Foltz alleged that their 20-year-old son was subjected to heinous acts of hazing by the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity.
  
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• 2 men killed in Raleigh crash

  24-06-2022 13:24
  Two people were killed Thursday night after a crash in Raleigh.
  
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• A year later, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse in Florida

  24-06-2022 13:08
  A year ago in the middle of the night, a 12-story oceanfront condo building in Surfside, Florida, came down with a thunderous roar, leaving a giant pile of rubble and claiming 98 lives - one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.
  
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• State troopers collide on I-40 during high-speed chase with motorcyclist

  24-06-2022 12:55
  SHP troopers were chasing a motorcyclist driving over 100 miles an hour at one point.
  
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• New York City Men's Gay Chorus set to perform at Sunday's Pride March

  24-06-2022 10:36
  A pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community, the New York City Men's Gay Chorus, will return to the streets for the city's Pride March on Sunday.
  
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• Durham Public Schools ok's more permissible dress code; hats and hoodies still barred

  24-06-2022 05:25
  With unanimous consent, Thursday night, the Durham County School Board voted to make major changes to its student dress code.
  
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• Arcana welcomes you to a community living room in the heart of SF

  24-06-2022 05:21
  
  Teeming with artful greenery, grab a glass of wine or mug of yerba mate and take a seat at the comfy-chic Arcana.
  
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• 2 injured in crash in Raleigh, Lynn Road closed

  24-06-2022 04:24
  Two people were left injured Thursday night after a crash in Raleigh.
  
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• Senate passes gun control bill; House expected to take up measure Friday

  24-06-2022 04:08
  The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan gun violence bill Thursday night after it voted to halt a Republican filibuster against the measure.
  
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• Settlement would forgive $6B in student loans for defrauded college students

  24-06-2022 02:34
  The agreement would automatically cancel federal student debt for students who were enrolled at one of more than 150 colleges and later applied for debt cancellation because of alleged misconduct by the schools.
  
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• Duke forward Paolo Banchero selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick in the NBA draft

  24-06-2022 02:25
  
  Duke forward Paolo Banchero selected by the Orlando Magic with the first pick in the NBA draft.
  
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• LEGO builds 'world's longest' Pride parade

  24-06-2022 01:15
  LEGO is celebrating Pride with mini Pride parades set up across the U.S.
  
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• Mom who lost 2 sons to gun violence reacts to US Senate's gun safety bill: 'Does it go far enough?'

  24-06-2022 00:40
  The Safer Communities Act, is moving in Washington with bipartisan support which includes NC Senators.
  
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• NC leaders, medical professionals react after FDA pulls JUUL products from market

  24-06-2022 00:34
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders to JUUL Labs Inc. for all their products being marketed across the country.
  
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• 'We're excited': Wake County begins vaccinating kids under 5, parents relieved

  24-06-2022 00:28
  Wake County Health is offering the Moderna and Pfizer shots. Parents can pick which one for their child.
  
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• Travel nightmares continue as scammers go after frequent flier miles, hotel points

  24-06-2022 00:21
  As summer travel continues to soar, scammers are finding a way to take advantage of those of you looking to get away.
  
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• Fayetteville keeps lifeguard staff filled despite national shortage

  24-06-2022 00:00
  As many cities struggle to keep public pools open, Fayetteville has found success hiring lifeguards and keeping staff on hand.
  
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