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[In Memoriam] William Douglas Bell, 76
The following obituary was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Service: William Douglas Bell died May 9, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham. He was born in Durham, the son of the late William Earnest Bell and Hilda Douglas Bell. He was 76. Known as Doug by most and “Papa” by his grandchildren, Bell…
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Durham City Service Changes for Memorial Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all nonemergency city facilities and operations, will close May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside Solid Waste Collections The Solid Waste Management Department will close May 27. All curbside collections for garbage, recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one business day. Customers with…
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[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 6: Whispers in the Twilight
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[Nerdspresso] A Tale of Two Road Houses
It was the Summer of 1989 and in between Batman, Field of Dreams, Dead Poets Society, Ghostbusters II and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, along came Patrick Swayze as a philosophical bouncer, who advocated to “Be Nice” while kicking ass in Road House. I saw this flick as the fifth wheel on a friend’s…
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DPS Updates County Budget Ask for New Bonuses and Supplements
Durham Public Schools officials have rearranged their ask to county commissioners to provide special supplements for early childhood and English as a second language teachers and for classified staff specializing in sign language, deaf/hard of hearing, visually impaired, and spoken language facilitation. Administrators also proposed continuing a $7,000 per year bonus for EC facilitator positions…
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Deadline Ahead for Durham Low-Income Property Tax Assistance
Homeowners of any age who have lived in their Durham home for at least five years, who haven’t received property tax assistance from another program, and whose household income falls below one of the area median income limits can apply for grants to help pay their 2023 property tax bill. The deadline for the Durham…
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Mixed-Use Rezoning Contemplated Near Brier Creek
More than 300 acres straddling the Durham and Wake county lines along U.S. Hwy. 70 near Brier Creek could be rezoned for industrial light and planned development residential. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has scheduled a neighborhood meeting on May 15 via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. for people living near the site…
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Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging System Installed by Kempower in South Durham
Kempower, in collaboration with EVRevolution and supported by Atlas Copco Group, Husqvarna Construction, Volvo Construction Equipment, and the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative, successfully installed a fully electrified Kempower Satellite Charging System at its North America headquarters in Durham on Wednesday. The initiative aims to showcase the potential of sustainable construction practices by “Building Electric with…
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[In Memoriam] Kevin William McMahon, 85
The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: The family of Col. Kevin William McMahon, US Army, Retired, of Durham, N.C., is saddened to announce his passing on May 6, 2024. He was 85. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Maria Drescher McMahon and brother-in-law Michael Drescher (Rina) of Columbia, S.C., sister-in-law Sue…
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[In Memoriam] Edwin Search Yarbrough III, 76
The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Edwin Search Yarbrough III of Durham, N.C., died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 28, in the loving embrace of his family. He was 76. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he fought a courageous battle while living life with astonishing energy. He was a lover…
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DPS Seeks Growth Planning Collaboration with Durham City, County Leaders
Durham Public Schools could see enrollment climb by as many as 4,802 students during the next 10 years based on residential development data tracked by local planning officials. Mathew Palmer, senior executive director of school planning and operational services for DPS, is expected to make a presentation during Thursday’s Board of Education work session about…
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Southpoint Access: Connect Through Local News
Dear Neighbors, Imagine a community where every voice is heard, where every issue is addressed, and where every triumph is celebrated. At Southpoint Access, we strive to be more than a news outlet; we aim to be a connector, linking you with your neighbors, local leaders, and the events that shape our lives. Through forums,…
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