Hillside has state’s No. 1 assistant principal

Jason Jowers, assistant principal at Hillside High School, has been named the 2015 North Carolina Assistant Principal of the Year by the N.C. Association of Principals and Assistant Principals.

Duke's Cutcliffe Recognized as Coach of the Year

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe was named the American Football Coaches Association FBS Region 1 Coach of the Year.

Durham Recognized on Travel + Leisure's "Best Places to Travel in 2015"

Durham has been recognized on Travel + Leisure's "Best Places to Travel in 2015."

Durham Recognized for Most Daily Workouts in US

Durham has been recognized by Sleep Cycle for "Most Daily Workouts" in the United States.

Durham Recognized as the Most Caffeinated City in the US

Durham has been recognized as "The Most Caffeinated City in the U.S." by Sleep Cycle.

Durham Musician Nominated for Grammy

Durham’s Alice Gerrard, a longtime fixture of the local music community, received a Grammy nomination for best folk album at age 80 for her album “Follow the Music,” which features contributions from other local acts including Hiss Golden Messenger and Megafaun.

USA Today Proclaims Scratch Bakery Makes one of '10 Best Southern Pies'

Scratch Bakery was recognized by USA Today's 10 Best list for "Delicious Pies Around the South."