[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 … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Thunder and Velvet: An Homage to Michael Madsen

[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 … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Rediscover the Sweet ’70s Sci-Fi of Battlestar Galactica

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 … Continue reading South Durham High Schools Celebrate Millions in Scholarship Wins

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: Mur Lafferty, one … Continue reading Creative Neighbors Make Finals of 2025 Hugo Awards

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 … Continue reading Durham Public Schools Foundation Awards Grants for Innovation and Mental Health

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 … Continue reading Durham Mall Hosts Upcoming Marathon

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 … Continue reading Durham Chefs Among Winners of Undeniably Dairy Awards

[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 … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Tough Girls Rule! Furiosa and Other Movie Ladies Who Could Beat Me Up

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 … Continue reading Durham Gets $12M Grant for Holloway Street Bus Route

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, … Continue reading Friends of the Durham Library Announce 2024 Scholarship Winners

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 … Continue reading Grant Opportunity Available to Durham Artists

[In Memoriam] James “Jim” Robert Mills, 57

https://youtu.be/oWVyJkkxnrw 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 … Continue reading [In Memoriam] James “Jim” Robert Mills, 57