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Daily editionSaturday, October 10th, 2026

Good morning, Durham.

The 5AM Durham Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.

Education

  1. Six Durham County youth competed in the 4-H Feather Classic Chicken Show in Roxboro on Sept. 26, winning awards in showmanship and record keeping while learning chicken care.

    Registration for next year’s program will begin in February (details available in the newsletter).

    North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionRead more

Government

  1. Durham County Government mourned the loss of 24-year-old Firefighter Andrew Brokes, who died on Oct. 8 while fighting a blaze; his colleagues & family received heartfelt support from county leaders.

    Earlier, more than 50 neighborhoods celebrated National Night Out, where Carolina Arbors donated $55,399 to strengthen EMS services.

    Durham County GovernmentRead more

Sports

  1. Duke Blue Devils try to stay undefeated as they travel to Atlanta today to face Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field + Duke is 4-0 and aims to build on bye week momentum while Georgia Tech seeks to reverse its early season slump.

    Spectacular MagazineRead more

  2. ABC11 anchor Amber Rupinta has joined the Wizards' Wizdom Dance Team and will perform at one home game each month.

    She earned her spot after a busy audition that showcased her breakdancing skills & renewed her passion for dancing.

    ABC11Read more