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Durham’s newest police chief, Stephanie Mardis, took the oath of office Friday—marking a historic moment as the city’s fourth female chief and bringing nearly 25 years of leadership from Greensboro. With a laser focus on reducing violent crime, rebuilding trust, and strengthening officer retention, she honored victims of violence while weaving in a deeply personal touch: the ceremony coincided with her son Jackson’s 20th birthday, prompting a surprise birthday song for him. As Patrice Andrews passed the torch after five years, Mardis stepped into the role ready to lead Durham toward safer streets and stronger community ties.

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Tailei Qi, once deemed fit to stand trial, now faces a state hospital sentence after a recent court hearing. Meanwhile, UNC’s legal troubles mount as media outlets sue the university over a private judge’s ruling granting its motion for summary judgment. In a surprising twist, UNC joins the DoD’s Senior Service College Fellowship program—despite being dropped from it earlier this year. On a lighter note, Carrboro’s Tomato Day celebrates 70+ varieties this summer. And in academic news, the UNC Board of Trustees denied tenure to Kiran Asher, despite departmental and provost approval.

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A mountain lion strolled into San Francisco’s Outer Sunset—near the ocean and Ulloa Street—prompting a tense, high-stakes animal control operation. After a standoff that had neighbors hiding inside, crews tranquilized the big cat safely. It’s not the first time this elusive feline has wandered into the city; another was spotted just two weeks prior in the Panhandle. Nature’s unexpected arrival in the urban jungle leaves locals both startled and awed.

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Get ready to dance, eat, and celebrate culture at La Fiesta del Pueblo, the biggest Latin American festival in the Triangle, happening this Sunday, September 20th, downtown Raleigh on Fayetteville Street. Free, family-friendly, and packed with music, food, and fun, it’s part of National Hispanic Heritage Month and has been a community staple for 30 years—even going virtual during the pandemic. This year, it’s just one of many vibrant events honoring Latino heritage across the Triangle, including the Latino Arts Festival and Kermes on the following weekends. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Latino community right in the heart of North Carolina.

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The case that shook the nation—what really happened behind closed doors, and why it’s still echoing today.

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Barrett Pfeiffer’s Big Brother exit was anything but smooth—he got evicted while stripped of his clothes, which left him feeling like a stranger in his own skin. As Head of Household, he’d sent his laundry out, only for it to vanish, forcing him into ill-fitting temporary threads that crushed his morale. His bold move to target reality TV legends Dee Valladares and Rick Devens backfired when they survived and turned on him, sealing his fate. Even though he successfully got Angela Murray out, his new alliance never took root. Now, with Barrett out, the drama of his wardrobe disappearance and failed strategy continues to dominate fan and houseguest chatter—proof that even small details can derail big plans in Big Brother.

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NBA legend Mike Sweetney, who died at 43, was more than a standout scorer and rebounder—he was a mentor, a father, and a force for good both on and off the court. Drafted ninth overall by the Knicks in 2003, he played four seasons in the NBA before continuing his game abroad. After retiring, he gave back as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University, lifting young athletes with his kindness and grit. Coaches and loved ones remember him not just for his stats, but for his heart—leaving behind a legacy that’s as powerful as his dunks.

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Duke’s cybersecurity conference spotlighted AI’s explosive impact on the field, revealing it as a double-edged sword that demands global collaboration. Top minds from government, academia, and industry warned that while AI offers unprecedented defense advantages, unchecked growth could unleash dangerous risks. Key figures like NSA’s Deputy Director Kosiba emphasized that human expertise—not just tech—will define long-term success, urging a united front to build safety nets as AI evolves.

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A truck driver pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts of death by vehicle after a deadly chain-reaction crash on I-95, where he struck slowed traffic without braking—though not impaired or reckless. Sentenced to 75 days per life lost (max 150 days due to legal caps), his punishment has sparked outrage from victims’ families, who say even disturbing a sea turtle nest carries harsher penalties in North Carolina. Haskell’s attorney begged for probation so he could return to his family in Las Vegas; Haskell, now retired from driving, called himself a “human being who made a mistake.” Investigators couldn’t determine why he didn’t brake, though he received a text before the crash—he denies phone-related distraction. The judge acknowledged the law’s limits and offered prayers for the grieving families.

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