Business
The Streets at Southpoint mall in South Durham today launched its new “Common Area Entertainment Zone,” allowing visitors 21 or older to enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking around the shopping center – both inside and outside. “The Streets at Southpoint is the premier shopping center in the Triangle because we always
Business
An existing 128-room hotel site near the Harris Teeter in the South Square area at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and University Drive is proposed to become multifamily units, about 25 of them qualifying as affordable housing. Tonight, developer Urbanest Group is set to host a second virtual neighborhood meeting
Local Government
Originally published by Lucas Thomae, Carolina Public Press on Aug. 14, 2024 As other municipalities across North Carolina are updating their traffic safety efforts to reflect current best practices, some Durham residents are concerned their city is falling behind in permitting speed humps or other options. The Bull City boasts
News
Dr. Anthony Lewis, the new superintendent of Durham Public Schools, has submitted an “entry plan” for his first 100 days on the job, detailing five overarching goals: * Establishing a transparent, collaborative, and trusting relationship with the DPS Board of Education. * Focusing on instructional programming to close access and opportunity gaps
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On Aug. 26, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School makes its official debut for Durham Public Schools, welcoming its first students as traditional calendar campuses return to session. The school district’s Aaron Daye captured images from a recent tour of the school ahead of opening day. Southpoint Access is an ultra-local news
Business
Lapels Cleaners, which opened its doors in South Durham in June, is inviting area residents to celebrate its grand opening event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include contributions from other local businesses, opportunities to win prizes, and a special offer
Business
Horseshoe at Hub RTP, the mixed-use development at the center of Research Triangle Park’s new downtown district, has announced its first retail tenant. Cheeni, a local restaurant recognized for its modern approach to regional Indian cuisine, has signed a lease for a 3,000+ square foot space within the
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Theresa Norris of M Pocha and Jonathan Blitz of Mystic Farm and Distillery are among the winners of the 2024 Undeniably Dairy Awards, which honor culinary professionals for incorporating North Carolina dairy products into their dishes and beverages. The awards are part of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’
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Milestones
June 28, 2024 Lacy Sandridge, Sr., 75. Celebration of Life scheduled for Sept. 21 in Durham. July 5, 2024 Nicholas Anthony Gonzaba, 32. No services listed. July 27, 2024 Todd Sims Pope, 64. Celebration of Life set for Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. at Duke Memorial United Methodist
Local Government
The new sign at Solite Park at Fayetteville and Barbee roads in South Durham depicts a child feeding at a woman’s breast, with the message: “WELCOME – BIENVENIDA.” It’s one of 17 signs distributed in parks throughout Durham, created by local artist L. Jamal Walton, a father and advocate
Local Government
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is launching the Bull City Future Fund, an initiative aimed at improving youth engagement in the city. The fund, a collaboration between the Office of the Mayor, United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT), and the Triangle Community Foundation (TCF), seeks to address the growing concern
Business
South Durham residents, take note: Perdue Foods LLC is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders due to potential contamination with metal. This recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), affects several products that