Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Durham.
The 5AM Durham Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Culture
Durham’s Ideal’s Sandwich & Grocery earned a coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand honor on Oct. 21 during the MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony in Nashville — a recognition that spotlights Triangle restaurants for quality dining at great value.
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Education
UNC Law held an event (May It Please the Machine) where law students engaged in a mock Supreme Court argument in front of AI justices on Oct. 22 at the UNC campus.
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Health
The 'Hoops for Hope' event is set for Saturday from noon until 4 p.m at Shepard Magnet Middle School in Durham to raise money for women and families affected by breast cancer.
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