Durham Volleyball Battle Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs

The Battle for Bull City returns Aug. 21 as volleyball teams from Duke and North Carolina Central universities compete for the second year in a game to raise funds for … Continue reading Durham Volleyball Battle Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs

[Southpoint Spotlight] Durham Coffee Shop’s Lesser-Known Location

An alert reader let me know about a possible new coffee shop and bakery in South Durham - and when I went to check it out, I discovered it wasn't … Continue reading [Southpoint Spotlight] Durham Coffee Shop’s Lesser-Known Location

Help Name Durham’s New Health Science Early College

Durham Public Schools wants the community’s help choosing a name for the new health-focused early college funded by a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant. Residents are invited to vote in this online … Continue reading Help Name Durham’s New Health Science Early College

[In Memoriam] Vickie Paulette Lewis, 75

This obituary originally was published by Hudson Funeral Home: Vickie P. Lewis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18. She was 75. She was preceded in death by her father, … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Vickie Paulette Lewis, 75

[In Memoriam] Delma Thomas Berry, 87

The following obituary was originally published by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services: Delma Thomas Berry passed away on May 12 at Duke Regional Hospital. He was 87. He was born … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Delma Thomas Berry, 87

[In Memoriam] Yvonne Spurney, 73

Yvonne Spurney passed away on May 10, 2024, at Duke Medical Center. She was 73. She was born in Summit County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Zakrajsek and … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Yvonne Spurney, 73

[In Memoriam] Michael Todd Cromer, 57

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Michael Todd Cromer, 57, died May 4, 2024, at Duke University Hospital. He was born June 16, 1966, in Winston-Salem, … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Michael Todd Cromer, 57

[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 1: The Speaking Shadows

“Tiny Science” with Big Impact?

Explore the world of nanotechnology and take home a DNA-themed STEM kit at the first-floor MakerLab, Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This special … Continue reading “Tiny Science” with Big Impact?

[Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Challenges

To all our neighbors in South Durham who might be fans of Duke or N.C. State, consider the following words of encouragement that came from Robert F. Kennedy: “Only those … Continue reading [Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Challenges

Extended Power Outage Prompts Durham Emergency Shelter Opening

Duke Energy outage map about 1:45 p.m. Thousands of Duke Energy customers remain without power after problems at a substation on Wednesday. Utility workers may get power back on by … Continue reading Extended Power Outage Prompts Durham Emergency Shelter Opening

New Early College for Healthcare Coming to DPS, Durham Tech

Durham students in the coming years will make new inroads into the City of Medicine. An early college program for Durham high school students considering careers in healthcare is getting … Continue reading New Early College for Healthcare Coming to DPS, Durham Tech