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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.
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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
![[Video] To the Point Episode 11: First Day for Durham's New School Superintendent](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/to-the-point-video-11-thumbnail-template-1.png)
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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
![[Nerdspresso] Tough Girls Rule! Furiosa and Other Movie Ladies Who Could Beat Me Up](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/furiosa.png)
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So Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has already come and gone from movie theaters. It rolled out earlier this summer with expectations that it would dominate the box office, but it fell short. Like The Fall Guy, another recent good movie that flamed out too soon, Furiosa
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On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top scores (100) went
![[WEATHER IMPACT TRACKING] Durham Roads – Aug. 9, 2024](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/weather.png)
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The Durham Police Department has been tracking impacts from Tropical Storm Debby on roads throughout the city. Here’s where problems have been reported as of 9:20 a.m.: Traffic Light Outages * T.W. Alexander Drive and I-885. * Broad Street and Murray Avenue. * T.W. Alexander Drive and Blue
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The curtain is slowly coming down on the current downtown site of Durham School of the Arts. During the Aug. 8 work session, members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education did everything except vote on a final decision. Instead, they opted to punt the vote until their Aug.
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At first, Durham Public Schools planned to go ahead with school on Friday, Aug. 9. But after an extended flood warning due to continued impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, district officials made another announcement – after 11:30 p.m. – that year-round programs like Pearsontown and W.G. Pearson elementary schools