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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Durham News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Durham—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Durham News Today is your…
Episodes
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wellstar Cuts Jobs While Expanding Care | Durham News
Wellstar Health System is cutting 761 jobs—mostly in corporate and administrative roles—not touching patient care teams—as part of a restructuring to…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Actors on General Hospital | Durham News
Two rising stars of General Hospital, Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn, reveal their wildly different paths to stardom—and how they’re juggling high school…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Targets Fed Governor Lisa Cook | Durham News
Trump’s administration is back at it, pushing to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook despite a Supreme Court ruling that upheld her position — and the…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rocky Mount’s Power Crisis Deepens | Durham News
Rocky Mount residents are reeling from skyrocketing utility bills—some five times higher than normal—with power shut off and families scrambling to pay or risk…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Senate Recognizes Missouri’s 1960 Title Claim | Durham News
The U.S. Senate just gave Missouri Tigers a symbolic nod for the 1960 college football national championship — a wild twist in sports history where…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cyclospora Outbreak: Lab Work and Mystery Food | Durham News
This summer’s record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak—over 860 cases in North Carolina alone—is exposing the painstaking, human-powered process behind detecting…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Father Seeks New Trial After Son’s School Shooting | Durham News
Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter, is demanding a new trial after being sentenced to 15 years — arguing the jury got it wrong and the…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Liz Waddell’s Disappearance Deepens | Durham News
Liz Waddell’s husband, Cailen, believes drowning is the most likely cause of her disappearance after two weeks missing in Grenada—despite her claiming she was…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Mexico Orders Meta to Protect Kids | Durham News
New Mexico just handed Meta a historic blow — a $567 million judgment plus sweeping reforms to protect kids online. The court ordered Meta to overhaul age…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brandon Clarke’s Tragic Passing | Durham News
Tragic news broke this week: Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, died in May from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine. Found at a home near…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Secret Shopper Scam Alert | Durham News
A dangerous old scam is resurfacing: fake job offers that send you a fraudulent check, ask you to deposit it, then buy gift cards and send the codes. Once you…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!TikTok Captures Raleigh’s Wavy Road Lines | Durham News
A Raleigh driver named Jordan Huggins caught viral fame after filming wavy, chaotic double yellow lines on South State Street that looked like a toddler’s…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Datadog’s Stock Drops Amid AI Client Usage Slide | Durham News
Datadog’s Q2 earnings soared with $1.12 billion in revenue and a 36% year-over-year jump, beating adjusted EPS expectations at 65 cents—but the stock plunged…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jobs Dip as Local Businesses Struggle | Durham News
The latest jobs report reveals a troubling trend: leisure and hospitality is bleeding jobs for the second straight month, with 23,000 nationwide lost in July…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Landen Glass Released After Parade Tragedy | Durham News
Landen Glass, the driver behind the tragic Raleigh Christmas Parade crash that killed 11-year-old Hailey Brooks in November 2022, has been released from prison…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Poisoning Pine Trees at Lake Tahoe | Durham News
Someone’s been deliberately poisoning pine trees at Burnt Cedar Beach in Lake Tahoe—28 trees hit across three separate incidents, including a fresh one this…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Johnston County Team Heads to World Series | Durham News
Johnston County’s 12U softball squad is headed to the World Series semifinals after a dominant 5-2 win over Florida, thanks to pitcher Anna-Lynn Clark’s…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!High Schoolers Earn College Credits | Durham News
Over a thousand students kicked off their school year at Durham’s groundbreaking early college high schools—where they’re not just earning diplomas, but real…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Real Wealth Secret Is Owning a Business | Durham News
Forget stocks and real estate—owning a business is the real wealth-building secret, according to former Wall Street investor Codie Sanchez. Sixty percent of…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hemp Debates and Duke Drama in NC | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers are heating up hemp regulation debates as farmers, business owners, and advocates flood the Capitol with passionate testimony—some…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Prime Video Drops New Must-Watch Movies | Durham News
Prime Video just dropped a killer lineup of new movies — from nostalgic romances to sharp comedies and indie gems. Dive into Licorice Pizza for Seventies charm…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lyric Reflects on Rome and House Drama | Durham News
Lyric Medeiros spills the tea on her Big Brother 28 exit — heartbreak, strategy shifts, and a messy fallout with Drew Campbell after Rome’s eviction. She…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Local Favorites Closing This Month | Durham News
Three beloved local eateries are calling it quits this August, leaving a void in the community’s food scene. Georgina’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Morrisville…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Spots Rolling Into Triangle | Durham News
New spots are popping up across the Triangle this summer — Rowan Piercing opens its ninth NC location in Durham with a near-zero adverse reaction rate, Design…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tate Brothers Face Extradition Battle | Durham News
Andrew and Tristan Tate’s attorneys are fighting for their release from a Miami detention center, arguing that their high-profile status and compliance with…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FAA Orders Boeing Max Inspections | Durham News
The FAA is cracking down on Boeing with mandatory inspections for 471 737 Max jets, targeting potential structural cracks in a critical metal reinforcement…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!In-N-Out Shooting in Twin Falls | Durham News
A chilling new video has emerged from the horrific In-N-Out Burger shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, where a gunman killed an employee and wounded ten others…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Raleigh Stranger Targeting Homes | Durham News
A creepy stalker is terrorizing homes in East Raleigh, caught on doorbell cameras exposing himself and touching himself multiple times—sometimes even pressing…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run | Durham News
Robert Brad Williams just got a brutal 8-to-10-year federal sentence for a fatal hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old mother Kortney Summer Atkins in 2024…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harden’s Gun Charge Dropped | Durham News
James Harden’s misdemeanor gun charge in Texas has been dropped after he completed an alternative resolution program, avoiding a potential year in jail and $4K…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!American Teacher Held in Russia Fights for Life | Durham News
A U.S. teacher held captive in Russia for over four years is now in critical condition, unresponsive for 47 days and hooked up to a feeding tube while…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hamilton Returns to Lead FEMA | Durham News
Cameron Hamilton, the former Navy SEAL who was fired last year for standing up to plans to dismantle FEMA, is back in charge — and this time, it’s permanent…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kennedy's COVID Death Claim Debunked | Durham News
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. boldly claimed the U.S. had the highest COVID death rate globally, but data tells a different story. While America suffered the most…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annelise Camp's Tragic Battle for Time | Durham News
A two-year-old girl, Annelise Camp, has died after a heartbreaking legal and medical battle with Texas Childrens Hospital over whether she was brain-dead. Her…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Franklin County Tragedy Unfolds | Durham News
Franklin County Tragedy Unfolds | Durham News
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chicago Funeral Home Shocking Discovery | Durham News
Chicago authorities uncovered over fifty decomposing bodies improperly stored at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, reigniting scrutiny against owners…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Durham’s Food Scene Just Got Bigger | Durham News
Durham’s food scene just got a major upgrade with smoky Texas barbecue, European wine bars, authentic Mexican flavors, and expanded local favorites—all hitting…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Dead in Louisburg Tragedy | Durham News
Two bodies were found this morning in Louisburg after Lake Royale police responded to a service call at Sunlight Cove — the scene has since been secured by SBI…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teddi’s Hair Journey Through Cancer | Durham News
Teddi Mellencamp is embracing her hair journey one wig at a time, sharing playful styles like blonde bobs and wavy brunettes as she grows back her…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freddie Freeman’s Wife Health Journey | Durham News
Freddie Freeman’s wife Chelsea had a scary health scare that landed her in the hospital — but she’s now home and recovering, crediting medical staff and using…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ted Lasso Returns with New Henry | Durham News
Ted Lasso’s return season brings a fresh face to Henry—Grant Feely, 14, replaces Gus Turner to reflect Henry’s growth, sparking fan curiosity. Jason Sudeikis…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Alert | Durham News
Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalized — no deaths yet. Peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, were…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Disney Takes Over Super Bowl Broadcast | Durham News
Disney’s ESPN is making history by broadcasting the Super Bowl for the first time ever, with ABC joining for a simulcast in 2027 — a move betting big on the…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case | Durham News
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on February 1st, sparking a chilling mystery as two cryptic ransom notes emerged—one demanding Bitcoin and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother’s Tragic Death Under Investigation | Durham News
A Fresno mother, Tatyana Alison Riley, 30, was found dead after going missing Tuesday — her last known location was her ex-boyfriend’s home with her children…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Psychiatrist Testimony Shakes Clancy Trial | Durham News
The trial for Lindsay Clancy is escalating as jurors prepare to hear from the psychiatrist allegedly responsible for failing to provide adequate mental health…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nine-Year-Old Left Alone on Bus | Durham News
A nine-year-old boy in South Jersey fell asleep on a bus headed to summer school—woke up alone in an empty bus yard and had to figure out how to get help. He…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!RDU Travel Chaos After Midwestern Air Traffic Outage | Durham News
Air traffic chaos hit Thursday night as a Midwest FAA system outage grounded flights and caused massive delays—especially at Raleigh-Durham International…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC’s Environmental Education Office Shuts Down | Durham News
North Carolina’s tiny but vital Office of Environmental Education is shutting down—just two staff members managing 200+ groups, teacher connections, and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Black Democrat Challenges Mississippi's GOP Establishment | Durham News
Scott Colom, a Black Democrat with roots in a Republican family, is making an underdog bid for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Cindy…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Murkowski Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | Durham News
Senator Lisa Murkowski has joined Senator Susan Collins in opposing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, citing serious concerns over the Justice…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ocean Therapy for Veteran Isolation | Durham News
Veterans are finding solace at Carolina Beach thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between the Wounded Warrior Project and Ocean Cure, designed to combat…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Stephanie Grant Death Under Investigation | Durham News
A 39-year-old woman, Stephanie Grant, died at the High Point Detention Center after being found unresponsive in her cell—just two days after arrest on multiple…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Best Medicine Returns for Season 2 | Durham News
Best Medicine is officially returning for Season 2 on Fox, with the entire beloved cast back for more heartwarming drama in that charming East Coast fishing…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CRE Resilience Amid Global Shifts | Durham News
The U.S. commercial real estate market is defying global headwinds with surprising resilience, fueled by strong GDP growth and surging demand across key…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Generator Tragedy in Rocky Mount | Durham News
Three people died inside a Rocky Mount, North Carolina mobile home after using a generator following a power cut due to unpaid bills — a tragic outcome…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!PBS Drops Big August Lineup on Prime | Durham News
PBS is dropping a killer lineup on Prime Video this August—think cozy mysteries, detective thrillers, kid-friendly weather adventures, and a deep dive into…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Adopt a Cat for Just $10 This Friday | Durham News
Adopt a Cat for Just $10 This Friday | Durham News
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!R-Line Shutting Down August 8 | Durham News
The R-Line, Raleigh’s downtown shuttle, is shutting down August 8, 2026, due to consistently low ridership—just five passengers an hour. The city will spend 18…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!State Agents Hid Key Details in Jovontay Williams Case | Durham News
A former college football star and father of two, Jovontay Williams, died in police custody in June 2022 — and newly released documents reveal a troubling…