Dozens of Duke University students signed up for a free trip to China. Even the university was surprised by what happened when we got there.
Jacqueline Cole
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Chitlik Defeats Woodard in Race for NC Senate Seat
Voters tapped Chitlik, who in the course of the race criticized Woodard for frequently voting with Republicans, including voting to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto.
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NC Senate Candidates Woodard and Chitlik Differ on How to Handle Being in the Minority
As the longtime incumbent, Mike Woodard believes that the relationships he has built with legislative colleagues are critical to his success. But Sophia Chitlik says it is time for some new energy.
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Meet the Candidate: Wendy Jacobs for Durham County Board of Commissioners
“I want to be there to make sure we actually implement the Durham County Transit Plan.”
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‘The hissing cannot happen:’ Durham Mayor Urges Civility Amid Tensions Over Gaza
A resolution, proposed by new city council member Chelsea Cook, calls for the Biden administration to “facilitate de-escalation and a sustained, bilateral ceasefire” between Israel and Palestine.
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For Durham’s Women’s Commission, the Issues and Dedication Persist
The group, which has a dual mission to serve the community by organizing events and advising the Durham County Board of Commissioners, has been advocating for Durham’s women since its founding in 1987.
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No One Wins in Durham’s Dog Court
A county appeal board decides fate of “dangerous” canines after an attack.
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Durham’s Upchurch Drugs Closes After 50 Years
On Wednesday, the pharmacy’s final day, longtime shoppers reminisced about the store, its owners Janet and David Upchurch and the warm service they provided.