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Durham City Parks Offer Summer Programs That Need More Workers

The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Agnes Marie Turner, 94

This obituary originally was published by Hudson Funeral Home: Agnes Marie Turner, 94, of Durham, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was 94. She was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Selma, N.C., to the late Christopher and Tebie Turner. In addition to her parents, Turner is preceded

Local Government

DPS Considering New Salary Administration Policy

Last year’s fiasco with classified worker pay may have been – if not entirely avoided, perhaps caught sooner – if members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education had been called on to vote on the newly implemented pay schedules. At this week’s board meeting on Thursday, members will

Columns

[Nerdspresso] Can't Forget Dabney Coleman. Or Remember Bad Ronald!

The legendary Dabney Coleman passed away recently at 92, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable roles. His patented brand of snark and bravado will be missed. Coleman was THE character actor in the ’80’s, spicing up genial comedies by playing obnoxious jerks and misanthropes. He was the misogynistic boss

Local Government

Durham May Move Forward with Parks and Rec Bond Referendum

The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on parks, recreation facilities, and streets and sidewalks. It’s set for discussion during Thursday’s council work session. Council members on May 20 adopted two resolutions to move forward with

Features

Pearsontown Elementary Student Art Displayed at The Streets at Southpoint

Monsters and multi-colored patterns dominated the imaginings of students in Susie Crooks’ art classes at Pearsontown Elementary. They were recently showcased at The Streets at Southpoint shopping mall in South Durham.

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Parkwood Elementary Student Art Showcased at Southpoint

From images of home to starry nights to the City of Lights, students in Nancy Coyne’s art classes at Parkwood Elementary School shared their imaginations during a recent exhibit at The Streets at Southpoint.

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Mary Alice Eubanks, 101

The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Mary Alice D. Eubanks passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 13. She was 101. She was born in Durham at Watts Hospital on December 28, 1922, to John Milton Duhling and Mary Ward Duhling. Eubanks attended

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APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Kovu

Kovu is a shy and sensitive large male dog who could flourish with guidance and confidence building. Probably too timid for active homes with children. Here’s his biographical information, according to the Animal Protection Society of Durham: We know what you’re thinking: how did this handsome boy find

Local Government

Apply Now for Durham Neighborhood College

The award-winning resident academy program Durham Neighborhood College, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County Government, is back for the 2024 season. The program provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of both local governments and features a series of interactive classes facilitated

Fiction

[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 7: Eyes of the Sun

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: Dear Posse, I followed them, those shadow children. Brad was hesitant, but loyalty won over fear. We walked deeper into the woods, past the glowing

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[In Memoriam] Delma Thomas Berry, 87

The following obituary was originally published by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services: Delma Thomas Berry passed away on May 12 at Duke Regional Hospital. He was 87. He was born in Efland, N.C., on Aug. 28, 1936, to the late Charlie Berry and Neva Shanklin Berry. In addition to

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