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The Battle for Bull City returns Aug. 21 as volleyball teams from Duke and North Carolina Central universities compete for the second year in a game to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties. The event got its start thanks to an idea hatched
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Maurice “Mo” Green, 57, was born in New York City and currently lives in Greensboro. He’s earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics as well as a law degree from Duke University. He has served as superintendent of Guilford County Schools, general counsel for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools,
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Aug. 21 is scheduled as a teacher workday. No school that day for students. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast Aug. 19 * Breakfast muffin. * Chilled peaches. Aug. 20 * Waffle with scrambled eggs. * Applesauce.
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Milestones
July 16, 2024 Beth Brizel (Summerfield), 69. Memorial service planned on Aug. 25 at Judea Reform Cemetery in Chapel Hill at 10:30 a.m. July 29, 2024 Robert Dudley Greer Sr., 90. Celebration of Life on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Colonial Inn in Hillsborough. July
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Columns
In the latest SoDu Reading Room installment, we check out an article in The Atlantic written by Roge Karma that explores concerns about RealPage, a service powered by artificial intelligence that could lead to AI price fixing – and possibly untouchable by laws that apply to humans engaging in the same
Business
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations have issued an urgent “Do Not Drive” warning for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with unrepaired Takata airbags. Owners of these vehicles in Durham are strongly advised not to drive them until the faulty airbags have been replaced. The warning impacts
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Josh Stein, 57, was born in Washington, D.C., but has lived in North Carolina since childhood. He’s a graduate of Chapel Hill High School and Dartmouth College. He’s also got degrees from Harvard and the Kennedy School of Government. Stein lives in Raleigh with his wife Anna.
Business
The long-dormant site of the old Denny’s in Hope Valley Commons should get a spicy new tenant later this year. Chipotle, the Mexican food chain that specializes in burritos and bowls, is set to open at 7021 NC Hwy. 751, Ste. 901. The City of Durham has issued permits
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Commentary
In the 11th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, joins reporters to hear from Dr. Anthony Lewis, the new Durham Public Schools superintendent, as he reports for the first day on the job. Also, Boot Barn is hiring at Patterson Place, KPOT is
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Starting Aug. 24, South Durham families can enjoy sensor-friendly film experiences at downtown’s Carolina Theatre. Tickets for the free screenings, a partnership with the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, can be reserved in advance. They run through December. The Sensory Friendly Film Series includes guidance about maintaining
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The new Durham location of Boot Barn at Patterson Place off Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard is expected to open this fall, and a sign displayed out front indicates that the store near Total Wine & More is hiring. The Western wear retailer, which has stores across the country, has other North
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The Korean barbecue chain KPOT, which also has locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, should soon open its doors in Durham. Work is underway on the interior design of the restaurant’s new spot in the New Hope Commons shopping center at Mt. Moriah Road and Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard. KPOT’s