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Durham’s New Chief Sworn In With Personal Touch | Raleigh News
Durham’s newest police chief, Stephanie Mardis, took the oath of office Friday—marking a historic moment as the city’s fourth female chief and bringing nearly 25 years of leadership from Greensboro. With a laser focus on reducing violent crime, rebuilding trust, and strengthening officer retention, she honored victims of violence while weaving in a deeply personal touch: the ceremony coincided with her son Jackson’s 20th birthday, prompting a surprise birthday song for him. As Patrice Andrews passed the torch after five years, Mardis stepped into the role ready to lead Durham toward safer streets and stronger community ties.
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20 Sept 2026
UNC News: Sentencing, Tenure, and Tomatoes | Raleigh News
Tailei Qi, once deemed fit to stand trial, now faces a state hospital sentence after a recent court hearing. Meanwhile, UNC’s legal troubles mount as media outlets sue the university over a private judge’s ruling granting its motion for summary judgment. In a surprising twist, UNC joins the DoD’s Senior Service College Fellowship program—despite being dropped from it earlier this year. On a lighter note, Carrboro’s Tomato Day celebrates 70+ varieties this summer. And in academic news, the UNC Board of Trustees denied tenure to Kiran Asher, despite departmental and provost approval.
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20 Sept 2026
Mountain Lion Caught in San Francisco | Raleigh News
A mountain lion strolled into San Francisco’s Outer Sunset—near the ocean and Ulloa Street—prompting a tense, high-stakes animal control operation. After a standoff that had neighbors hiding inside, crews tranquilized the big cat safely. It’s not the first time this elusive feline has wandered into the city; another was spotted just two weeks prior in the Panhandle. Nature’s unexpected arrival in the urban jungle leaves locals both startled and awed.
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