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09/05/2026

🚨 DID DURHAM REALLY “SELL” BRIER CREEK TO RALEIGH?

A lot of Durham residents still ask the same question when they see the stores, restaurants, hotels and expensive homes around Brier Creek: How did Raleigh end up with all of that development when it sits so close to Durham?

Here’s the truth: Durham did not literally sell Brier Creek to Raleigh.

Much of the land that became today’s Brier Creek was already inside Wake County. During the 1980s and 1990s, Durham and Raleigh negotiated which city would control future planning and provide water, sewer and other services near the Wake–Durham county line.

The two cities eventually agreed to divide planning and annexation responsibilities based largely on which city could serve each area more efficiently. That arrangement was formally documented in a 1999 annexation agreement.

Raleigh had already identified the future Brier Creek area as a major growth center. In 1996, developers requested higher-density zoning for nearly 2,000 acres then known as the “airport assemblage.” The shopping centers, golf community, apartments, hotels and offices followed.

So Durham didn’t hand Raleigh an already-developed shopping district. The agreement happened when much of that land was still woods and undeveloped property.

But here’s where the debate gets real: Raleigh ended up gaining the commercial identity, development and city-tax revenue connected to one of the Triangle’s busiest shopping areas. Even people involved in the early planning admitted they never expected Brier Creek to become as large as it did.

Durham still controls land on its side of the area. In 2025, the Durham City Council approved plans for a separate 310-acre mixed-use development north of U.S. 70 between Leesville Road and T.W. Alexander Drive.

BOTTOM LINE: Durham didn’t exactly “sell” Brier Creek—but it did make a planning agreement that allowed Raleigh to capture the most recognizable and commercially successful part of it.

Looking back today, did Durham make a costly mistake—or was Raleigh simply better prepared to develop the area?

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09/05/2026

🚨 DURHAM RAID LEADS TO 8 ARRESTS AND 9 GUNS SEIZED—5 WERE REPORTED STOLEN

A Durham police investigation into recent shootings, a homicide and other violent incidents led officers to execute a search warrant at a home on South Roxboro Street on September 2.

According to Durham police, officers seized:

• Nine fi****ms, including five reported stolen
• A large amount of ammunition and firearm accessories
• 14.6 grams of co***ne
• 158.4 grams of ma*****na
• Drug paraphernalia
• $219 in cash

The operation involved Durham’s Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit, Special Operations Unit and Selective Enforcement Team.

Police identified the adults arrested as:

• Dezarion Cousin, 19
• Jayden Crowder, 18
• Nautyca Gore, 26
• Jaquan Gore, 26
• Tomon Parker, 22
• Anthony Rand, 55

A 17-year-old boy was also taken into custody and received a juvenile petition.

Charges across the case include felony conspiracy, possession of stolen fi****ms, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and multiple drug-related offenses. Police said Crowder was also served with 25 outstanding arrest warrants.

All seven adults are Durham residents, according to police.

An arrest or criminal charge is not a conviction. Every person charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Nine guns removed from one Durham home is serious—but five allegedly being stolen raises an even bigger question: How are so many stolen fi****ms continuing to reach Durham’s streets?

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09/05/2026

🚨 MORE THAN 35 FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO DURHAM HOUSE FIRE

A witness who noticed smoke coming from a Durham home helped trigger a massive emergency response involving more than 35 firefighters.

Photos from the scene show visible smoke damage around a window as fire engines and crews worked outside the residence.

The witness’s quick decision to report the smoke may have helped firefighters reach the property before the situation became even worse.

Information concerning possible injuries, displaced residents, the full extent of the damage and what caused the fire has not been independently confirmed by Durham Unfiltered.

This is also a reminder for every Durham household: check your smoke detectors regularly and never ignore unexplained smoke coming from a nearby home. One phone call could save somebody’s life.

Durham Unfiltered will share additional verified information if officials release an update.

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09/05/2026

🚨 DURHAM’S YOUTH TO CITY LEADERS: “HOW MUCH MORE DO WE HAVE TO PUT UP WITH?”

Young people in Durham are tired of gunshots becoming a normal part of growing up—and they’re demanding more than promises from the adults responsible for protecting their communities.

During the Youth Leaders Against Gun Violence Symposium at North Carolina Central University on April 17, students, survivors and community leaders spoke directly with elected officials and policymakers about Durham’s gun-violence crisis.

Gemaeka Smith, an NCCU student who survived being shot near campus in 2024, explained that she continues to live with nerve damage and must take medication three times a day just to function.

Even more disturbing, young participants said some Durham children have heard gunfire so often that it no longer frightens them.

The symposium was organized by Greater Ascension Community and Economic Development, Inc. (GRACED). Organizers said Durham’s young people must be included when leaders develop policies and programs intended to reduce violence.

This cannot become another meeting where everybody talks, takes pictures and goes home. Durham’s youth are asking for visible action, safer neighborhoods, stronger prevention efforts and accountability from the people in charge.

Do you believe Durham’s leaders are truly listening to our young people—or will it take another tragedy before meaningful action happens?

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09/04/2026

🚨 DURHAM’S OVERDOSE CRISIS IS STILL TAKING LIVES — BUT THIS WEEK’S TRUE DEATH TOLL IS NOT YET PUBLIC

Behind every overdose number is a real person—a child, parent, sibling, friend or neighbor whose family may never be the same.

Durham County does not publish a verified weekly overdose-death count in real time. Suspected overdose deaths require medical-examiner review, toxicology testing and death-certificate processing, meaning any exact number circulating for this week could be incomplete or wrong.

What we can confirm is still alarming: Durham recorded 185 overdose deaths during 2020 and 2021 combined, while Durham EMS responded to more than 850 opioid overdoses in 2021 alone.

North Carolina estimates that approximately 2,731 people died from overdoses statewide in 2025—about eight people every day. Although statewide overdose numbers have recently shown signs of declining, this crisis is far from over.

Fentanyl can be present in counterfeit pills and other drugs without the person knowing it. Carrying naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose and give emergency responders time to arrive.

If someone is unresponsive, breathing slowly, making choking or gurgling sounds, or has blue or gray lips, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if it is available.

Durham, have you lost someone to an overdose—or have you witnessed how addiction is affecting our community? What resources do you believe Durham needs most right now?

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09/04/2026

🚨 DRIVER CHARGED AFTER STUDENT HIT WHILE GETTING OFF SCHOOL BUS IN DURHAM

DURHAM, N.C. — A student suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle while getting off a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Durham, according to police.

The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. near Myra Street and University Drive. The injured student was transported to a local hospital.

Police charged the driver with violating a school-bus stop sign. The driver’s identity has not been released.

Durham Public Schools told WRAL that neither the bus nor the student was connected to DPS. Officials have not publicly identified the student’s school or provided additional information about the child’s condition.

This is another serious reminder: when a school bus extends its stop arm and activates its flashing red lights, drivers must stop. Saving a few seconds is never worth risking a child’s life.

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09/03/2026

📚 DURHAM UNFILTERED

DPS POSTS STRONGEST ACADEMIC NUMBERS IN YEARS — NO DURHAM SCHOOL RECEIVES AN “F” FOR FIRST TIME UNDER CURRENT GRADING SYSTEM

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Public Schools just posted some of its strongest academic results in years, with major gains across the district during the 2025–26 school year.

According to newly released state accountability data, 45 of the 55 DPS schools participating in North Carolina’s accountability program increased student proficiency.

Another major milestone: for the first time since North Carolina began assigning the current A–F School Performance Grades in 2014, NO Durham Public School received an “F.”

Two Durham schools received an F the previous year.

District-wide proficiency climbed 4.8 percentage points to 53.2% — the largest one-year increase DPS says it has experienced since 2014.

Science showed one of the biggest jumps, increasing 9.1 percentage points.

The district also reports:

• 38 schools met or exceeded academic growth expectations.

• 36 of 53 schools receiving letter grades earned an A, B or C.

• 16 schools earned an A or B.

• Eight schools improved from a D to a C.

• Three schools moved from a C to a B.

• DPS proficiency is now 4.2 percentage points ABOVE its pre-COVID 2018–19 level.

But there is still work to do.

Sixteen Durham schools remain designated as “Low-Performing.”

Six schools moved OUT of low-performing status, while five schools were newly placed into that category.

So while Durham has plenty to celebrate, the numbers also show that academic improvement is not reaching every school equally.

For years, Durham residents have debated DPS performance, school funding, teacher support, aging buildings and whether students are receiving the education they deserve.

These new numbers give that conversation something concrete to work with.

Durham, what do you think?

Are these results proof that DPS is finally moving in the right direction — or do the 16 low-performing schools show Durham still has a long way to go?

Sound off below.

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09/03/2026

🚨 DURHAM UNFILTERED

MORE ARRESTS EXPECTED AFTER HVAC EQUIPMENT STOLEN FROM GLENN ELEMENTARY, OTHER DURHAM LOCATION

DURHAM, N.C. — A Durham man has been arrested as deputies investigate a series of HVAC thefts and property damage, including an incident at Glenn Elementary School.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 38-year-old William Leroy Jenkins of Durham.

Deputies say they responded to Glenn Elementary after school staff discovered damage to the HVAC system and noticed that components were missing.

Investigators later connected evidence from that case to a similar HVAC theft reported in August at a business on T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park.

Jenkins now faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony conspiracy, two counts of felony larceny and two counts of injury to property. He was also charged with identity theft and obtaining property by false pretenses.

These are allegations, and Jenkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

But this case may not be over.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office says additional suspects have been identified and MORE ARRESTS ARE EXPECTED.

That makes this bigger than just one alleged theft.

The Glenn Elementary incident is especially concerning because Durham schools have already been dealing with extreme heat, aging buildings and HVAC problems. Damaging or stealing cooling equipment from a school can create an even bigger headache for students, teachers and taxpayers.

Durham Unfiltered will continue following this investigation as additional arrests or charges are announced.

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09/02/2026

🚨 DURHAM UNFILTERED

DURHAM POLICE STILL 103 OFFICERS SHORT — 98 FILLED POSITIONS ARE RECRUITS STILL IN TRAINING

DURHAM, N.C. — New staffing numbers from the City of Durham show the Durham Police Department is still operating with more than 100 vacant sworn-officer positions.

As of September 2, Durham Police reports 428 of its 531 sworn positions are filled, leaving 103 vacancies.

That puts the department at about 80.6% staffed on paper.

But there’s another number Durham residents should pay attention to:

Of those filled positions, 98 are recruits who are still somewhere in the training process.

That means the number of fully trained officers actually available for regular patrol, investigations and other assignments may be lower than the headline staffing percentage makes it appear.

The department also reports 10 vacancies among its 139 non-sworn positions.

Police staffing has been one of Durham’s biggest public-safety concerns as the city continues dealing with shootings, violent crime, traffic enforcement, emergency calls and rapid population growth.

Durham’s incoming police chief, Stephanie Mardis, has already identified staffing, violence reduction and community trust as major priorities as she prepares to take over the department.

So here’s the question for Durham:

Can a growing city operate effectively with 103 sworn positions still vacant — especially when nearly 100 of the positions counted as filled are recruits still in training?

Or is Durham finally building a pipeline that could turn the staffing shortage around?

Sound off below.

Durham Unfiltered will continue tracking the numbers as new officers graduate, vacancies change and the new police chief takes over.

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