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[Nerdspresso] Thunder and Velvet: An Homage to Michael Madsen
The loss of some celebrities just hits harder than others. Death is a sad occasion regardless, but our connection to famous folks is a strange emotional bond. Most of us don’t know them personally, but we’ve developed a relationship with their persona through whatever medium made them famous. Some actors, musicians, athletes, poets just get…
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[Nerdspresso] Rediscover the Sweet ’70s Sci-Fi of Battlestar Galactica
I remember my parents letting me stay up late to watch the thee-hour TV premiere of Battlestar Galactica on a Sunday night in 1978. Breaking news interrupted the broadcast in its final hour. My folks sent me to bed, but I couldn’t sleep. I just paced back and forth in my room. The nerd was…
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South Durham High Schools Celebrate Millions in Scholarship Wins
Students from South Durham high schools are celebrating impressive scholarship awards as part of Durham Public Schools’ Class of 2025, contributing significantly to the district’s record-setting $72.2 million in total scholarships earned this year. Leading the pack district-wide is Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, where graduates earned a remarkable $23,022,334 – more than any…
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Creative Neighbors Make Finals of 2025 Hugo Awards
Some neighbors in and around South Durham are finalists for the 2025 Hugo Awards, which recognize excellence in science fiction and fantasy literature. Local area nominees include: The final ballot will go out to members of the World Science Fiction Society this month. Winners will be announced at Seattle Worldcon 2025 on Aug. 16. Here’s…
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Durham Public Schools Foundation Awards Grants for Innovation and Mental Health
Thirty-six Durham schools are expected to share $168,400 in grants from the Durham Public Schools Foundation to support transformation projects in categories of innovation and mental health/wellness. “We are thrilled to present these grants to schools across our district,” said Erika Wilkins, DPSF executive director. “We believe in the power of community-driven solutions to foster…
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Durham Mall Hosts Upcoming Marathon
The Streets at Southpoint will serve as start and finish line for the RDC (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 27. Organized by FS Series, the event can help runners qualify for the Boston Marathon. It’s set to start in the parking lot just west of the AMC Southpoint 17 movie theater. The marathon/half marathon…
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Durham Chefs Among Winners of Undeniably Dairy Awards
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’s Chef Showdown, which has its…
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[Nerdspresso] Tough Girls Rule! Furiosa and Other Movie Ladies Who Could Beat Me Up
So Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has already come and gone from movie theaters. It rolled out earlier this summer with expectations that it would dominate the box office, but it fell short. Like The Fall Guy, another recent good movie that flamed out too soon, Furiosa is now relegated to video…
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Durham Gets $12M Grant for Holloway Street Bus Route
In about two years, work is set to begin on a federally funded project along Durham’s Holloway Street to address the high traffic fatality rate, sidewalk gaps, and a dearth of bus stop amenities. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Durham a $12 million grant through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)…
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Friends of the Durham Library Announce 2024 Scholarship Winners
Four Durham County Library employees received scholarships from The Friends of the Durham Library for the 2024 Academic Scholarship Program. The annual program, which awards scholarships of up to $2,500, goes to library employees pursuing studies in library science or related fields. Friends of the Durham Library, or FODL, is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that…
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Grant Opportunity Available to Durham Artists
The Durham Arts Council Artist Support Grant is now open to artists who have lived in Durham, Orange, Person, or Alamance counties for at least one year before the application deadline of Aug. 30. Eligible art forms include: Grant applications and support materials are initially reviewed by local professional artists in each art form. These…
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[In Memoriam] James “Jim” Robert Mills, 57
The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: James Robert “Jim” Mills, of Durham, North Carolina, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3. He was 57. Born in 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to John Wesley Mills and Shirley Curran Mills, Jim was the youngest of three boys. He began teaching himself to play the…
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