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Fiction

[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 5: Cicada Chatter

I’m working on a serial fiction project. Each segment will be published here and on Patreon. It is available in full to Patreon supporters: The cicadas want you to know the glowing wisteria isn’t their fault. I don’t know exactly when that started. Maybe it was the

Milestones

[In Memoriam] James "Jim" Robert Mills, 57

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: James Robert “Jim” Mills, of Durham, North Carolina, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3. He was 57. Born in 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to John Wesley Mills and Shirley Curran Mills, Jim was the youngest of three boys. He began

News

Hillside JROTC Instructor Named DPS Teacher of the Year

First Sgt. Jeffery Matthews, who teaches JROTC at Hillside High School, this week was named Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024. He’s been teaching at Hillside for seven years. “It’s a passion,” he said. “You’ve got to have a passion for it. 99% of

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[In Memoriam] Darryl Gerrard Mangum, 61

Darryl Gerrard Mangum was born Aug. 9, 1962, and passed on May 2, 2024. He was 61. In his obituary guest book on the Holloway Memorial Funeral Home website, remembrances included: “Darryl was a gentle and a caring spirit. He always had a smile which simply made you feel good.

Development

Farrington Road Multifamily Neighborhood Could Bring Traffic Spike

About 19.5 acres of land on Farrington Road could be rezoned from residential suburban to planned development residential, allowing construction of as many as 415 multifamily apartments and townhouses. The rezoning proposal from Dan Jewell of Thomas and Hutton is scheduled to go before the Durham Planning Commission on

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[In Memoriam] Hiroko Takenaga, 82

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Hiroko Takenaga passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Durham, with her sons by her side. She was 82. She was born on June 26, 1941, in Glendale, California, to Katsuto Nakagawa and Kimiko Ozawa. She had two younger

News

DPS Offers Community Feedback Opportunities

As the selection process rolls forward for a new superintendent to guide Durham Public Schools, the district is providing families and students alike to share their perspectives in an online survey and during three community meetings. The in-person meetings, planned for May 6-8, will offer interpretation services: * Monday, May 6

Southpoint Access

Southpoint Access: Championing Local Innovations

Dear Neighbors, Here at Southpoint Access, we’re not just reporting the news; we want to spotlight the innovative spirits that drive our local economy and educational frontiers. From groundbreaking tech startups to transformative educational programs, our stories are here to inspire and ignite action. Your support on Patreon can

News

Durham Fire Department Offers Camp for Girls

Got a daughter interested in life as a professional firefighter? The Durham Fire Department this summer is introducing an all-girls Junior Fire Marshal Camp called Bull City Blazers. The camp, running July 17-19, is open to girls ages 13-16. They’ll get a hands-on introduction to life in the fire

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[In Memoriam] Margaret Sellers Gumby, 88

The following obituary originally was published by American Cremation and Funeral Service: Margaret Lorraine Sellers Gumby, age 88, of Durham, passed away on April 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1936, in Chambersburg, Penn., to the late Joseph R. and Amanda J. Sellers. She was

Features

Githens Middle Students' Art Showcased at Southpoint

Drifting jellyfish and colorful mosaic images are among the artwork by Githens Middle School students on display at the Streets at Southpoint shopping mall. The work, produced by students in Lisa Turco’s visual arts class, can be found in a Durham Public Schools display in the corridor outside JC

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[In Memoriam] Helen Compton Pendergrass, 97

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Helen Lois Compton Pendergrass of Durham, North Carolina, died April 28, 2024, at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Durham to Henry Henderson Compton and Mabel Gertrude Phillips. She was 97. Helen was one of nine children

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