Duke Plans $23M Data Center on Central CampusThe project would raise campus energy demand and end Duke's carbon-neutral status, drawing scrutiny from faculty and nearby neighbors.
EPA Agrees to End NC Emissions TestingDurham County drivers would skip annual emissions checks under the plan, saving nearly $20M statewide, but environmental groups warn of air quality risks.
Durham Parks Rank Last Among 100 Biggest U.S. CitiesDurham landed 100th in the annual ParkScore report as park closures and tight budgets keep pressure on public spaces.
Five Red Wolf Pups Born at Museum of Life and ScienceFewer than 300 red wolves exist in human care and the wild combined. The births mark the museum's third straight year of successful breeding.
Five Durham Parks Stuck Closed as Lead Plan Awaits State Sign-OffA $12 million cleanup strategy is ready, but DEQ hasn't cleared it, leaving parks in majority-minority neighborhoods locked for a second summer.
Durham Weighs 2-Year Data Center BanThe pause would give Durham more time to weigh water, power, and land impacts before more facilities or crypto mines move in.
Durham Eyes Tighter Water Rules as Drought BitesLittle River Reservoir sits nearly five feet below capacity, and city officials warn more restrictions could follow if dry conditions persist.
Third Fork Creek Has 1,300+ Chemicals Flowing to Jordan LakeA creek running past NCCU and into Jordan Lake now carries 1,300+ chemical signals, including 30 compounds no one had detected there before.