Keith Upchurch
Durham Herald-Sun
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Durham Tech fire academy grads ready to roll
Thirteen cadets ranging in age from 19 to 47 recently graduated from Durham Technical Community College’s fire academy, and five have been hired by the Durham Fire Department. → Read More
Dentists know the drill, leave kids smiling
Children got free dental services Friday at the annual Give Kids A Smile event sponsored by the Durham County Department of Public Health. → Read More
Duke expert details Zika virus concerns
An infectious-disease expert at Duke Health said those who should be most concerned about the Zika virus are pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant. → Read More
FOOTLOOSE: 75,000-plus patients later, Bull City podiatrist puts his own feet up
Dr. John Iredale retired last week after practicing podiatry for 48 years in Durham and treating more than 75,000 patients. → Read More
CHHS students who posted threat get probation, lecture
Two Chapel Hill High School students who posted a photo of ammunition with a generic threat to harm a school received probation, 48 hours of community service and a lecture → Read More
Students who posted ammunition photo, threat get probation, community service
HILLSBOROUGH -- Two Chapel Hill High School students who posted a photo of ammunition with a generic threat to harm a school were placed on probation today and ordered to → Read More
COMMUNITY CARE: Duke Regional Hospital marks 40 years of service
Duke Regional Hospital, which started as Durham County General Hospital, celebrates 40 years of serving patients since it opened in 1976. → Read More
So far, so good: Durham dodging flu
The Duke health-care system has seen only two cases of flu this season, far less than in prior years. → Read More
SUN’S UP: 40-acre Star Solar Farm nears completion
Construction of a solar farm in northern Durham County is expected to be completed by March and provide renewable power to Duke Energy for years. Star Solar Farm sits on → Read More
Forecast: 'Coming out of the woods'
This week's forecast calls for rain on Wednesday and Thursday with highs near 60 this weekend. → Read More
Grand jury indicts 4 in Paul Jones slaying
A Durham County grand jury indicted four men this week in the fatal shooting of a 53-year-old man whose body was found lying in the street. → Read More
Keep foods safe if power goes out
Taking the right steps can keep refrigerated and frozen foods safe when the power fails, according to Durham and other governmental officials. → Read More
Fire official: Caution urged when using space heaters
A Durham Fire Department official says space heaters should be used with caution to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. → Read More
Forecast: Snow, sleet on the way Friday
Snow is forecast to start falling in Durham around sunrise Friday, Jan. 22, followed by sleet and freezing rain. → Read More
Nutrition expert says healthy eating can be easy
A nutrition expert says Americans should eat more fruits and vegetables and less sugar. → Read More
New HELP program lends medical equipment for free
A new program began this month that lends medical equipment to Durham County residents without charge. → Read More
New program fuels college savings for kids
Children will get a head start on paying for college thanks to a new anti-poverty program that sets up college savings accounts. → Read More
FIRE ACADEMY: DPS to offer training for future firefighters
The Durham Public Schools will offer a fire academy starting in the 2016-17 school year for students who want to become firefighters. Approval of the program was announced in a → Read More
Durham residents open wallets as Powerball hits $1.4B
The $1.4 billion Powerball lottery is attracting huge numbers of ticket buyers to Durham businesses as customers pin their hopes on the largest prize in the lottery's history. → Read More
BRRRRRR! Museum of Life + Science's 'Frozen Over' exhibit brings winter fun indoors
The Museum of Life + Science in Durham has opened an exhibit called Frozen Over that brings winter fun indoors. → Read More