A partnership between Durham Public Schools, Durham County Government, the Durham Public Schools Foundation and local nonprofits and restaurants organized as “Durham FEAST,” will launch a new meal support program for children and families starting on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Families coming to school sites across Durham County will receive free children’s breakfasts and lunches […]
*Governor Roy Cooper is asking Donald Trump to declare North Carolina a disaster area. If granted the federal government would provide assistance for those affected, including crisis counseling, unemployment and help for small business *UNC Rex and Wake Med are partnering with the PNC Arena for a blood drive Thursday March 26,2020 from 10am til […]
How about an art lesson on a local artist who achieved international fame in today’s edition of home-schooling? Check out this video on Ernie Barnes from the North Carolina Museum of History. Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina during segregation, Ernie Barnes captured the lively spirit of his community in his artwork. Barnes played […]
Starting on Monday, March 23, Durham Schools will start distributing meals for students at the following locations from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Bethesda Elementary N. Harris Elementary Parkwood Elementary Shepard Middle School Hillside High School Githens Middle Southwest Elementary Lakewood Middle Eno Valley Elementary Eastway Elementary Glenn Elementary Sandy Ridge Elementary Hillandale Elementary Brogden […]
Durham Parks and Recreation summer camp programs offer a safe, inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to participate. We are committed to the development of our campers’ life skills through group activities and exposure to diverse athletic and educational experiences. 2020 Summer Camp Monday, June 22 – Friday, August 14, 2020 7:30 a.m. – […]
Durham youth, ages 14-24, who want to explore a career, earn money, and gain valuable work experience can now apply to the 2020 Durham YouthWork Internship Program. Approximately 300 paid summer internship opportunities are available with the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Public Works Department, Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, Durham Parks and Recreation, and […]
We know this: It’s going to snow in the Triangle area and eastern North Carolina. But the specifics aren’t really, really clear. Some models are indicating lots of snow, while others are indicating just a little bit. Here’s what ABC11 is saying: https://twitter.com/HohmannABC11/status/1230212965460324352?s=20 Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark
Now that McDougald Terrace residents are finally being able to return home, they’re finding a new problem that they have to deal with. It’s burglary. Ashley Cannady, resident council president said, “We’ve suffered enough. When I was out there, I saw a guy selling a resident’s TV. Residents are coming home but the sad thing […]
There have been two confirmed cases of tuberculosis at two North Carolina schools. First, a case was confirmed at Lumberton Junior High School on Monday. On Tuesday, a case was confirmed at Northern High School in Durham. According to a letter from Durham Public Schools, “No one is at immediate risk of any health problems.” […]
Research Triangle High School in Durham is closed for the rest of the week due to an unknown illness. Nearly 500 students at the Charter School, announced this information on their calendar on-line. In an Instagram ost, school officials suggested students to sanitize everything and “says get Better, we will see you next week”. The […]
Nearly a decade ago, Durham Public Schools purchased 50+ acres off of Scott King Road – land that was once owned and operated as the Lyon’s family farm. With growth and development in Southern Durham continuing in the years ahead, there is an urgent need for additional elementary school seats to provide equitable opportunities for […]
The Durham Bulls, in conjunction with Headway Workforce Solutions, will host their annual Job Fair on Saturday, January 25 to fill part-time game day positions for the 2020 season. The fair is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the PNC Triangle Club at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Interviews will be […]
