Development
The 774,000-square-foot IBM 500 Campus near Research Triangle Park has been sold to Hines Global Income Trust, according to an HGIT news release. “The site offers multiple future redevelopment opportunities, showcasing HGIT’s strategy of procuring assets that create the potential to leverage Hines’ end-to-end
Local Government
Office closures and trash pickup are scheduled for the City of Durham for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Officials announced schedule changes for the following areas: Curbside Solid Waste Collections Solid Waste Management Department services including garbage, recycling, and yard waste delayed by one business day starting Tuesday,
Development
Disney’s got a new dream planned for homeowners who want to be part of the Chatham Park master-planned development near Pittsboro. The company on Wednesday announced Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community that would include more than 4,000 single- and multi-family residential units, a clubhouse and
News
Superior Court Judge Shamieka Rhinehart was promoted to her post in February by Gov. Roy Cooper as the successor to Judge Orlando Hudson, Jr. Now, she goes on the ballot in 2024. Candidates may start filing on Dec. 4. Rhinehart plans to file and has a campaign website online. If
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Milestones
The woman known as “Miss Sarah” to patrons of the popular West 94th St. Pub in Woodcroft passed away at home on Nov. 21. She was 84. Sarah Davis Bonner was born Nov. 15, 1939, to the late Everett Davis and Sudie Hopkins Davis. She was preceded in death by
News
She’s only been on the job for a couple of months, but already District Judge Kendra Montgomery-Blinn is gearing up for the 2024 election. Montgomery-Blinn was appointed to succeed Shamieka Rhinehart, who was promoted to Superior Court by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. On Dec. 4, the
News
Asia Cunningham, principal of Pearsontown Elementary School, received a 2023 North Carolina Milken Award and $25,000 – a first for an educator in Durham Public Schools. The Milken Educator Awards have been given out since 1987, rewarding and inspiring excellence in the world of education by honoring top educators with
Development
Nearly 40 acres of land at 8250 Fayetteville Road near Hills of Southpoint and Chancellors Ridge are now rezoned to allow Kelley Development Company to build up to 490 apartment units, at least 50 of which are slated to be affordable housing, and 5,000 square feet of office space.
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Our 5-year-old daughter, Athena, is currently a kindergartener at year-round Pearsontown Elementary School. Her brother, John Michael, is in fifth grade at Pearsontown. Next year, he’s off to year-round Rogers-Herr Middle School. Without that sibling connection, Athena won’t be eligible to attend first