Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026
Good morning, Durham.
The 5AM Durham Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Community
A procession honoring fallen Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes left Raleigh’s medical examiner office for Burlington on Monday, Oct. 12, with officials urging safe viewing along the route.
His visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at Lamb’s Chapel + his funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, with the public invited to attend.
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Duke Community Affairs will hold Duke’s 49th annual Volunteer Fair on Oct. 19 at Penn Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 nonprofits will share volunteer opportunities for Duke community members, and visitors can register ahead to note dietary preferences plus receive free Duke swag and refreshments.
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Cleanup efforts continued Monday after an EF-1 tornado and severe storms damaged homes and knocked down trees in the Triangle.
Neighbors and volunteers in Raleigh (and nearby areas) helped clear debris as power was restored Sunday night.
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Education
Duke University’s Community-Based Language Initiative brings students into hands-on language learning by visiting a downtown bakery for a French lesson and working with Mandarin learners at Durham Academy.
The program builds real connections using language in everyday community settings.
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Finance
A new survey finds that 86% of kids ages 7 to 14 earn cash to spend on food, clothes, toys and gaming.
5 On Your Side's Ashley Rowe explains how parents in Durham can help these young spenders become savvy with money.
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Health
Several Duke employees faced early cancer diagnoses, including thyroid, colon, and breast cancers starting in 2021.
Health experts say regular tests and strong support are key as early-onset cancer increases among younger staff.
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Accidents
Departing flights at RDU were briefly grounded on Monday when a fiber-optic line was accidentally cut during a nearby plumbing repair + flights resumed around 11:30 a.m. after a 20-minute delay.
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