Business
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’
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
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Durham Public Schools traditional-calendar campuses are set to open on Aug. 26. Schools in the South Durham area are holding open houses this week and many have released supply lists for families getting ready to send students back to school. Quick note: Starting this year, all DPS students can get
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The Battle for Bull City returns Aug. 21 as volleyball teams from Duke and North Carolina Central universities compete for the second year in a game to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties. The event got its start thanks to an idea hatched
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The Streets at Southpoint is introducing its new Music on Main series starting Saturday, Aug. 17. This series, which will run every Saturday from now through mid-October, features a lineup of performances curated by Duke Arts, offering a diverse selection of musical artists. The Music on Main series will be
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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
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
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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,