Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 2026
Good morning, Durham.
The 5AM Durham Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Culture
The new Makeshift Collective makerspace opened at ReCity on Broadway, offering ticketed classes, free events, and pay-what-you-can crafting sessions every Wednesday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. until the end of January to help local makers share traditional skills and connect with neighbors.
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Environment
Lake Michie Park and Marina has been closed for nearly four months due to severe drought, which has affected Duke Rowing practices and public recreation.
County officials urge water conservation as Durham remains under a stage two water shortage.
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Government
Durham was selected among 30 cities to join a Bloomberg housing initiative offering funding & technical expertise to boost housing options, including accessory dwelling units.
City leaders plan to streamline approvals and explore new models to meet resident needs.
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Health
A new study from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and UNC-Chapel Hill found that rural, low-income and Black women experienced a higher burden of aggressive inflammatory breast cancer that often shows no lump.
Researchers urge immediate medical attention for any unusual skin changes to improve care.
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Sports
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized Sunday night for swatting a trainer's arm as she checked on an injured teammate during Saturday's UNC game.
He said he let his worry get the best of him (concern for teammate DaShawn Stone) and acknowledged that his reaction was not acceptable.
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NCCU’s women’s basketball team released its 2026-27 MEAC schedule on Oct. 19, which includes seven home games at McDougald-McLendon Arena streamed on the MEAC Network.
The season opens at Norfolk State on Jan. 2 with home-and-home series against all seven conference opponents.
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