N.C. gas-tax pause starts Saturday
A 15-gallon fill-up could save SoDu drivers up to $6.15, but the full 41-cent cut may not show up at the pump right away. Here’s what to expect and how the state plans to protect road funding.
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-related theft leads latest update
The Oct. 2-8 roundup includes 105 selected property and financial reports and arrest entries naming three people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?
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[Nerdspresso] 'Cocaine Bear' and the thrill of a first R-rated movie
What was your first R-rated movie in a theater? Jeff Stanford revisits “Cocaine Bear,” the bloody, ridiculous comedy that made him a cool dad for 90 minutes.
Isaias nears Gulf Coast; Durham’s rain could last through Sunday night
Isaias is nearing the Gulf Coast, and Durham’s weekend rain could linger through Sunday night. Here’s what to know about rainfall, storm risks, and outdoor plans.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham council mourns fallen firefighter, debates encampment response
Durham council members remembered firefighter Andrew Brokes, then debated encampment policy, park cleanup, and November ballot amendments. They also reviewed a $2.6 million City Hall project.