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Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147
One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.
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[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.
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[Gallery] Giant Robot Fight Club Closes Out July Run at Mettlesome
Next week, the post-apocalyptic cardboard battlebot show invades Motorco before an expected return to Mettlesome in August.