Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026
Good morning, Durham.
The 5AM Durham Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Culture
Duke Chapel’s Schola Cantorum has released a new album titled And Night Shall Be No More, continuing its tradition of sacred music recordings (the album is available online).
Duke TodayRead more
Government
Extension Forestry welcomes Valery Miller as its new Operations Program Coordinator—she will manage financial and administrative outreach tasks and brings 26 years of government experience.
North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionRead more
Health
As fall approaches, many residents suffering from seasonal allergies may face discomfort.
Dr. Sandra Hong (Cleveland Clinic) offers clear strategies to manage allergy symptoms before the season sets in.
WRALRead more
Sports
Former Duke men’s basketball staffer Chris Spatola—Army veteran and ESPN analyst—died unexpectedly Monday at 47.
He served Duke from 2007 to 2012 and is survived by his wife Jamie and their three children.
Duke ChronicleRead more
Rod Brind'Amour told reporters he is eager to try a new strategy ahead of Carolina’s preseason game against Nashville in Greensboro, pointing to a shift in the team’s tactics + readiness for change.
WRALRead more