Business
Restor3d, a medical technology company specializing in 3D-printed, personalized orthopedic implants, has announced its expansion into the fields of robotics and navigation with the appointments of Larry Hazbun and Kirstin Widding as senior vice presidents. Restor3d focuses on developing personalized orthopedic solutions, using 3D printing technology to create patient-specific implants
Business
The Duke Energy Foundation has earmarked $50,000 for the Durham Chamber Legacy Foundation to invest in local small businesses. The grants, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, range from $1,000 to $5,000 and support retail shops, restaurants, and other small businesses that want to expand, upgrade technology, and
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Columns
The time between early July and mid-August is commonly known as the “dog days of summer.” It’s named the dog days because Sirius, the dog star, rises in the morning sky during this time. Not that Sirius has anything to do with the summer heat, but its rising was
Southpoint Access
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Local Government
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city facilities and operations, will close to the public on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Solid Waste The Solid Waste Management Department also will close on Sept. 2. Curbside collections for garbage, recycling, and yard waste
Development
Habitat for Humanity of Durham and Mount Vernon Baptist Church will begin construction on a new neighborhood of 10 affordable homes in Durham’s Southside. The homes will be built on a 2.5-acre plot recently purchased from the church in the historically significant Hayti district. The kickoff event is
News
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,
News
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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Columns
Recently, my daughter Harper and I embarked on our annual summer trip to my hometown at the Jersey shore. As we packed our bags, I found myself looking forward not just to family time, but to my yearly girls’ dinner – a gathering of a handful of friends I’ve had
Business
The OpenFold AI Research Consortium, a leading non-profit focused on developing free and open-source software tools for biology and drug discovery, announced the addition of six new industry members. Among the new members is Polaris Quantum Biotech, a Durham-based company specializing in quantum computing for drug discovery. Polaris Quantum Biotech
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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