Duke University Receives Record Breaking Number of Applications

Duke University received more than 32,000 submitted applications for admission this year, the seventh year in a row in which the number of applications has set a record.

Meadows at Southpoint Coming to South Durham

The Meadows at Southpoint, a 185-home development at the corner of  NC 54 and Barbee Road has been approved by the City Council.

Delta Sky Club Tests Upgraded Services at RDU

Delta Airlines' Sky Club at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport has been selected as a test market site for upgraded services through April that will include pancakes for breakfast, hot sandwiches for lunch, and snacks and desserts in the evenings, along with complimentary manicures, chair massages and shoe shines.

Duke University Launches Global Cancer Initiative

Duke University has launched The Global Cancer Initiative, to unite researchers from Duke’s Global Health and Cancer institutes.

Digitalsmiths to be acquired by TiVo

Vdeo technology company Digitalsmiths will be acquired for $135 million in cash by TiVo, the company that pioneered digital video recording.

Worsley Will Act as County Manager

Deputy County Manager Lee Worsley will act as the county government's top executive until elected officials hire and bring on board a permanent successor for retiring County Manager Mike Ruffin.

Duke University Press Launches e-book Platform

Duke University Press has teamed up with HighWire Press to launch a new e-book platform that consolidates its journals and more than 1,600 e-book titles.