Duke Football Player Inducted into Hall of Fame

Former Duke University football player Clarkston Hines was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Durham's Water Tops in the State

Durham came in third in this year's contest for the best-tasting tap water in North Carolina according to the North Carolina American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association's annual competition.

Snyderwine Selected to All-American Team

Will Snyderwine, a Duke University junior kicker for the football team, was named to the American Football Coaches Association’s All-American team, becoming the first Blue Devil selected since 1989.

Durham is one of the Brainiest Bastions

Durham, NC was ranked the #4 Brainiest Bastion in America by Portfolio.com.

Local Record Label Scores Grammy Nominations

Merge Records' Arcade Fire was honored with three Grammy nominations for its album "The Suburbs." They were nominated for Album of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Alternative Music Album.

Hillside High Advances to Championship Game

The Durham Hillside High School football team advanced to the 4-A Championship game on Saturday, December 11.

Carolina Chocolate Drops Earn Grammy Nomination

Durham's own Carolina Chocolate Drops earned a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Folk Album for "Genuine Negro Jig."