Durham NC

Even after two days of protest that closed 20 schools, classified staff at Durham Public Schools are still looking for answers. The school board is set to vote on how to address the error that led to the abrupt end of raises this week.

Durham Public Schools had fewer buses running and many missing employees today after some support staff didn't report to work over a pay issue.Hundreds of Durham Public Schools staff crowded into a meeting today to demand to know why they recently received notice that their pay would be reduced.

ShotSpotter, which uses hidden microphones to warn police about potential gunfire, has been controversial in Durham since its adoption.

Before working at Penn State where he has coached one of college football's top defenses, Diaz was the head coach at Miami for three seasons. He succeeds Mike Elko, who left Duke for Texas A&M.

The $100 million donation is the largest single award in the university's history. It will be used to support undergraduate and graduate students, including a special designation for students from HBCUs.

Army Private Booker T. Spicely was shot by a white bus driver after Spicely complained about having to sit in the back.

Deberry, who was first elected in 2018, said she is the most qualified candidate in the race. Jackson announced he was running for attorney general after Republican lawmakers redrew his congressional district to favor a Republican.

Night School Bar is a new business in Durham that serves cocktails alongside college-level classes in art, film and literature.

North Carolina Central University and Duke University launch Mentored Internship Program to encourage underrepresented students to pursue medicine.

The HEART program, Durham's mental health crisis response program, has now expanded to serve the entire city. The program also has new hours and availability, along with more employees.