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SoDu We Love Our Moms? Mother’s Day Events in South Durham
By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day (in case you needed a reminder), the day to celebrate our Moms and mother-like figures in our lives. Don’t be caught empty-handed! Shop small for locally made gifts or sign up for a workshop to do with your mama. She’ll…
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FHI 360 Plans More Layoffs in May
FHI 360, the Durham-based nonprofit known for its global work in health, education, and human development, will lay off 483 U.S.-based employees, including 144 in North Carolina. The force reduction takes effect May 2 and comes in response to recent cuts in federal funding and the termination of several government-backed projects. More than 700 additional…
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Durham Lights Up Tobacco Tower on Wednesday
Get Your SoDu Fix First Through Your Inbox! Celebrate the 20th annual lighting of the Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus on Dec. 4. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with 2,000 free light wands available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free, but parking costs $10 per vehicle (credit…
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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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Durham Charity Launches Annual “Fill That Bus!” Drive
The annual “Fill That Bus!” drive, organized by Crayons2Calculators in partnership with the DPS Foundation, is now underway, aiming to collect school supplies and financial donations to support Durham teachers, students, and families. As the new school year approaches, the need for essential classroom materials becomes ever more critical. Despite the contributions from school administrators…
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