The railroad stopped using the line in the early 1980s and doesn’t plan to put trains on it again. Street crossings have been paved over, and 40-year-old trees grow between the rails in many places.

Construction of the Durham and Southern Railway began in 1898 and eventually spanned 56.8 miles. In 1978, it became part of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, ...

The Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail would stretch 26 miles from Old North Durham into Person County. Planners are kicking off the process with two public workshops on Feb. 4 and 5.

Durham County is embarking on an 18-month study to determine if and how to replace three crossings in East Durham, including one where a man was killed earlier this month.

The Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail would stretch 26 miles from Old North Durham into Person County. Planners are kicking off the process with two public workshops on Feb. 4 and 5.

Durham County is embarking on an 18-month study to determine if and how to replace three crossings in East Durham, including one where a man was killed earlier this month.

Railroad crossings in Durham have been common scenes for injury and, in some cases, death. In numerous instances, pedestrians and drivers have found some of the crossings confusing and through a ...

Inspired by the “Durham is Dope” catchphrase from last year’s address, Durham hip-hop artist DJ Nabs, along with his crewmates Mr. Twip and Bobby Baggumz, known collectively as The Southern ...