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![[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - June 13, 2024](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/obits-june-13.png)
Milestones
June 2, 2024 * Theodore Willard Case, 77. Celebration of life planned in Newburyport, Mass., on June 23. * Bertha R. Williams, age unlisted. Service planned June 15 at American Cremation and Funeral Services at 1204 Person St. at 1 p.m. June 4, 2024 * LeRoy Easley McKnight, 70. No service listed.
Business
About 76 acres near the intersection of Angier Avenue and Cortez Drive could become a mixed-use community with townhomes, apartments, and commercial space. Another property on Wildlife Trail could become a 20-lot conservation subdivision. Neighborhood meetings about both possible projects are set for June 26. The Angier Avenue property, referred
Local Government
The SUN Bucks program is a transformative initiative designed to alleviate food insecurity among families with school-aged children during the summer months. Launched by the federal government in collaboration with state leaders, this program ensures that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. The automatic enrollment
![[Video] To the Point Episode 4: Budget Decision for DPS in Durham](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-4-thumbnail-template.png)
Commentary
In the fourth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses recent medical issues in the family and the Durham County Board of Commissioners decision to just about fully fund the budget increase requested by Durham Public Schools. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
Local Government
Public school workers in red T-shirts rose for a standing ovation Monday night after the Durham Board of County Commissioners passed nearly the full $27 million increase sought by Durham Public Schools in the county’s 2024-2025 budget. That increase didn’t win unanimous support, however. It passed 4-1, with
Local Government
Hillside High School once again leads the way when it comes to scholarships among Durham Public Schools, with students selected to receive a total of more than $26.5 million. DPS released scholarship funding statistics on Monday as the district prepares to kick off major graduation ceremonies at Cameron Indoor
![[In Memoriam] Betty Bowser Roberds, 99](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/roberds-obit.png)
Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Service: Betty Bowser Roberds passed away on June 2 at TerraBella Assisted Living in Hillsborough. She was 99. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Bowser. In addition to her parents, Roberds
Local Government
The item on the agenda of Monday’s meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners liable to draw the most focus from residents: adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, specifically how much the county ultimately increases funds for Durham Public Schools. Administrators at DPS want an additional
Local Government
North Carolina received more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to battle youth homelessness. In a LinkedIn post, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams indicated that about $1.66 million will be allocated to the Triangle. “Homelessness and housing instability does not stop at
Business
Kia America has issued a “park outside” recall for 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because of a risk of fire while parked or driving. The automaker advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The front
News
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new vehicle fuel economy standards today that will save Americans more than $23 billion in fuel costs while reducing pollution. This rule aligns with energy security efforts dating back to the 1970s when the average vehicle got
![[In Memoriam] Milson Leroy Shackelford, 89](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/shackelford-obit.png)
Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services: Milson Leroy “Roy” Shackelford of Durham passed away on June 2. He was 89. Shackelford was born March 7, 1935, in Norfolk, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Inez Shackelford; sister, Carolyn Boser;