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Did Durham Receive Tainted Cucumbers?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice about cucumbers shipped to North Carolina and other states by Florida’s Fresh Start Produce Sales. Here’s what South Durham residents need to know: Q: What is the recall about Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. cucumbers? Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling…
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New Multifamily Project Considered on Page Road
A little more than seven acres of undeveloped land where Page and Chin Page roads connect could become the site of 150 new multifamily residential units in South Durham. Patrick Byker of Morningstar Law Group, who represents the developer, is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal to rezone from residential rural and commercial…
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[In Memoriam] Robin Allison Roberts, 58
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral Service: Robin Allison Roberts passed away on Wednesday, May 29, at her home. She was 58. She was born in Durham County, North Carolina, to the late Edward Anderson Roberts and Nancy Mae Allison Roberts. In addition to her parents, Roberts is predeceased by her grandparents,…
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Most City of Durham Offices Closed June 20 for Juneteenth
Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most city offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services will remain available by calling 911, and non-emergency concerns can be directed to (919)…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 2
In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a…
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More than 100 Applicants So Far for Durham Schools Superintendent
Durham Public Schools on May 24 had received 109 applications from candidates hoping to take over as superintendent, according to a presentation from the Alma Advisory Group, which is helping DPS with the search process. Demographics for the candidates include: Of those applicants, 83 moved to resume review and about 50 went to the first-round…
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Remembering D-Day, 80 Years Later
Thirty years ago, as the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, I had the opportunity to talk to two veterans of that operation. Joe Clancy and Larry James shared their experiences with me for an article that originally appeared in The St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa…
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Durham: Beware Potential Apricot Seed Toxins
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of consuming apricot seeds after high levels of the toxic compound amygdalin were found in certain products. Analytical packets reviewed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from samples collected by the Texas Department of…
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[In Memoriam] Terry Lynn Rhodes, 79
The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Terry Lynn Rhodes passed away peacefully at home in Durham on May 29. He was 79. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, to the late Lee and Ethel Mae Rhodes on November 25, 1944. He was baptized at the age of 36 at Wesleyan Church…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 1
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[In Memoriam] Joseph Grimes Bartlett, 71
This obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services: Joseph Grimes Bartlett, formerly of Gainesville, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 26, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. He was 71. Born in Detroit, Mich., Bartlett was the son of the late Frank Bartlett and Ann Nicols Bartlett. He loved growing up in Detroit…
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[In Memoriam] Charlene Ione Howell, 72
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services: Charlene Ione Howell passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 27. She was 72. She was born in Durham County to the late Charles Edward Colvard and is survived by her mother, Geneva Colvard. A beloved spouse and mother, Howell was…
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