Good morning, Durham.

Extreme heat and drought weigh on Stone Brothers & Byrd as employees work overtime to hand-water plants three to four times daily, which has led to about $800 in losses.

The garden center adapts its methods amid Stage 2 water restrictions while the city hopes for relief from heavy rainfall later.

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A new tourism report shows that Durham County recorded $1.17 billion in visitor spending in 2025, up 0.9% from 2024, supporting over 7,700 local jobs and generating more than $82 million in tax revenue — a record boost from 13.4 million visitors.

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Duke University has begun building a new computer center that will help researchers run advanced projects using low power and water-friendly design.

The center will open in 2027 and sits next to the new chilled water plant on Anderson Drive (built for efficiency).

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NC school districts will enforce new cellphone rules as students return to class Monday; Durham Public Schools say the policy protects the learning environment (limiting distractions and supporting healthy digital habits) while allowing emergency access.

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Residents at Willard Street and Ashton Place urged City Council to back tenant unions amid repair + safety issues and poor living conditions.

Councilmember Nate Baker said he will update the resolution language ahead of a Sept. 8 vote to protect tenant rights.

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RDU will add 1,600 sqft to its ticketing lobby and a 1,000 sqft restroom adjacent to Gate 4 at Terminal 1, part of the Transform RDU plan to boost capacity for growing travel demand.

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Today, host Chris Lea presents high school football highlights from the Triangle to the Sandhills and readies viewers for college game day.

The broadcast aims to engage local fans on Saturday.

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