Triangle News

Poe Hall is the focus of the lawsuit, which the public university shut down in 2023 after it tested positive for toxic chemicals called PCBs.

Many gathered at Pride: Durham, NC events last weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through a parade, musical performances, a resource fair and other festivities.

The town of Carrboro filed suit against Duke Energy last December, alleging the utility giant engaged in a public deception campaign to dismiss concerns about climate change. Lawyers for Duke Energy are asking the judge to dismiss the case.

County officials say President Trump's executive orders make it unclear if using the county's money to sponsor the popular annual Pride event would put tens or hundreds of millions of county funds in jeopardy.

Sound Rivers had alleged that Mungo Homes was polluting a pair of tributaries to Lick Creek in Southeast Durham while building a 216-acre development.

Former North Carolina congressman Wiley Nickel has announced his candidacy for Wake County district attorney. Nickel was elected to the U.S. House in 2022 but didn't seek a second term due to redistricting.

By January, a new state law will require NC school districts to restrict students’ cell phone use. Some schools were already trying similar policies, and students say they're less distracted in class.

The Environmental Management Commission met on Thursday and adopted new regulations on PFAS, wetlands, and testing for bacteria in recreational waters.

President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is sending fear and caution across some immigrant communities in North Carolina. In the Triangle, it’s creating economic concerns for many Latinos. As part of a collaborative reporting project, WUNC and Enlace Latino NC report on what’s changing across the region.

The Hopscotch Music Festival every year features day parties, or shows that are free for the public to attend and often feature local acts at venues around Raleigh. WUNC's Eli Chen illustrates her thoughts about a few of this year's day parties.

WUNC Music's Brian Burns recaps his experience at the 2025 Hopscotch Music Festival.

The Durham City Council has passed a resolution to make the city a "Fourth Amendment Workplace," increasing protections for city workers against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and arrests.