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Durham Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire on Garrett Road

Durham Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire on Garrett Road

A firefighter sustained a minor injury while responding to a house fire on Garrett Road in Durham, North Carolina. Crews from the Professional Firefighters of Durham Local 668 were dispatched to the 5000 block of Garrett Road, where they found a two-story home and a detached outbuilding engulfed in flames within a heavily wooded area. Sky 5 footage from 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday showed at least five fire trucks on the scene, with visible flames and significant smoke. By 7 a.m., the main fire had been brought under control, and firefighters were actively addressing hotspots. The injured firefighter was transported to the hospital for observation. Authorities confirmed that no one was inside the house at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Wilmington Star-NewsWilmington Star-News
Former Brunswick deputy charged with misuse of Flock cameras

Former Brunswick deputy charged with misuse of Flock cameras

A former Brunswick County deputy faces charges for allegedly misusing government computers and automated license plate readers, or Flock Safety cameras.
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Latest Duke Chronicle Player Preview: Drew Scharnowski

Latest Duke Chronicle Player Preview: Drew Scharnowski

Belmont transfer Drew Scharnowski is an intriguing addition for Duke
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USDA Declares 15 Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought

USDA Declares 15 Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought

The USDA has designated 15 counties across Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia as natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these areas experienced either D2 (Severe Drought) for eight or more consecutive weeks or D3-D4 (Extreme to Exceptional Drought) during the growing season. This designation allows affected farmers to access emergency loans to recover from losses, replace essential items, and reorganize their operations. The application deadline for these loans is May 10, 2027. Contiguous counties in these states are also eligible for assistance.
Asheville Citizen-TimesAsheville Citizen-Times
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become a hurricane. See NC impact

Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become a hurricane. See NC impact

Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens in the Gulf. How it could affect North Carolina, plus NOAA advisories and more.
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Hurricane Isaias expected to impact Wilmington. Here's the latest.

Hurricane Isaias expected to impact Wilmington. Here's the latest.

While Wilmington is out of the direct path of Hurricane Isaias, the area is still expected to see impacts.
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Wilmington chef goes bigger with all-star talent for seafood fest

Wilmington chef goes bigger with all-star talent for seafood fest

The 2026 Out to Sea NC Fest brings together local chefs with Vivian Howard, Ricky Moore and more seafood stars.
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DBR Podcast #855: Preparing To Battle Belmont And Wreck Georgia Tech

DBR Podcast #855: Preparing To Battle Belmont And Wreck Georgia Tech

The preseason begins for basketball, and football gets back to it.
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Track Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, potential North Carolina impacts

Track Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, potential North Carolina impacts

As of Thursday, Oct. 8, Isaias is a Category 1 hurricane, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season. Track the storm and see potential impact to NC.
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Benedictine alum Holden Geriner preps for first college start as Pitt QB

Benedictine alum Holden Geriner preps for first college start as Pitt QB

Former Benedictine star quarterback Holden Geriner is set to get his first college start Saturday for Pitt football as Panthers host North Carolina.
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Celebrates Affordable Housing Project in Raleigh

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Celebrates Affordable Housing Project in Raleigh

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Southeast Raleigh to celebrate the completion of one of 25 new affordable rental homes, part of the 'Promise of Home' initiative by the nonprofit Southeast Raleigh Promise. The project aims to address the lack of affordable housing and the threat of gentrification in the area. Yvette Holmes, CEO of Southeast Raleigh Promise, stated that the three-bedroom house is the first of 25 homes to be completed by summer 2027. The homes are being built on nine city-owned lots, with the Raleigh City Council providing $3.3 million in gap financing. These properties are designed to integrate into existing neighborhoods, utilizing smaller parcels of land and, in some cases, adding accessory dwelling units to increase density.
Asheville Citizen-TimesAsheville Citizen-Times
Asheville woman dies after being hit by truck

Asheville woman dies after being hit by truck

An Asheville woman died Saturday after being struck by a driverless truck at a home on Pond Road, officials say.