It’s Thursday, January 25. Support the INDY Press Club. Good morning, readers. New businesses are coming to North Hills as Kane Realty Corporation finishes construction on a major expansion in the heart of the shopping district. The North Hills expansion is controversial among nearby residents, who are worried about increased traffic along the already-bottlenecked Six […]
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Local Artist Dare Coulter Wins Prestigious Award • JFK Towers Residents File Class Action Lawsuit
It’s Wednesday, January 24. Support the INDY Press Club. Good morning, readers. Topping the ranks of our informal “local people to watch” list is artist Dare Coulter, who recently received a $143,000 grant from the city of Durham to create a public art installation at (the iconic) Wheels Roller Skating Rink—and who, on Monday, won […]
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Backtalk: Beer drinkers who were demanding better choices
Readers mourn the loss of Sam’s Bottle Shop and decry the use of ShotSpotter.
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Dive into New Sensory Play at Marbles Kids Museum
In December of 2023, Marbles Kids Museum opened a one-of-a-kind exhibit focused on sensory exploration. The space formally known as Sea Shapes has transformed into Under the Waves. Located on the first floor of the museum, this exhibit was created for children of all abilities who seek a peaceful environment for sensory play. Prepare to […]
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President Biden’s Visit to the Triangle • A Q&A With Sen. Mike Woodard
It’s Tuesday, January 23. Support the INDY Press Club. Good morning, readers. President Joe Biden visited Raleigh last week to tout his administration’s investments in North Carolina and announce new funding for high-speed broadband internet access across the state. Durham City Council member Mark-Anthony Middleton, who was in the front row, told INDY that he […]
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Durham Public Schools Grapples With Salary Overpayment, Strikes • Janet Cowell Running for Mayor of Raleigh
It’s Monday, January 22. Support the INDY Press Club. Good morning, readers. Durham Public Schools announced over the weekend that the Board of Education will convene a special meeting this morning to “review the salary overpayment issue.” The board will meet in closed session and there will be no public discussion, but it will release […]
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East Durham Residents Lose Power in Freezing Temperatures • EPA Will Asses Coal Ash Removal in Chapel Hill
It’s Friday, January 19. Thanks to this week’s sponsor Downtown Durham. It’s Downtown Durham Feast month! Come eat or drink in downtown Durham, then enter to win a weekly grand prize of a one-night stay at a downtown hotel, a gift basket filled with goodies from downtown retailers and a $100 SpendaBull e-gift card. More […]
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NC Sen. Grafstein’s Newly Drawn District in Wake • An Innovative Healthcare Career Prep Partnership in Durham
It’s Thursday, January 18. Thanks to this week’s sponsor Downtown Durham. It’s Downtown Durham Feast month! Come eat or drink in downtown Durham, then enter to win a weekly grand prize of a one-night stay at a downtown hotel, a gift basket filled with goodies from downtown retailers and a $100 SpendaBull e-gift card. More […]
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Durham Council Selects Chelsea Cook to Fill Vacant Seat
It’s Wednesday, January 17. Thanks to this week’s sponsor Downtown Durham. It’s Downtown Durham Feast month! Come eat or drink in downtown Durham, then enter to win a weekly grand prize of a one-night stay at a downtown hotel, a gift basket filled with goodies from downtown retailers and a $100 SpendaBull e-gift card. More […]
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Orange County Schools’ New Superintendent • Problems for Owner, Residents of Durham’s JFK Towers
It’s Tuesday, January 16. Support the INDY Press Club. Good morning, readers. Last week, Danielle Jones was sworn in as the new superintendent for Orange County schools. INDY’s Jasmine Gallup reported the story from Hillsborough. “This is a tremendous honor, and I want to express my sincere appreciation to the Orange County Board of Education […]