North Carolina’s Triangle has long been fertile ground for enjoying the region’s rich bounty. So what makes Durham, in particular, shine? A compelling mix of pioneers (like Shane Ingram at Four Square, who’s fostered local talent), alongside a new generation of boot-strap cooks. From Scratch Bakery to Watts Grocery, where much of the menu is raised, […]
On this final day of Black History Month, we bring you details of a man who broke ground – and forged a route – in Durham. Horace Calvin Hedgepeth was the first African American bus driver in the Bull City, back when the city’s transit system was run by Duke Power. He we also a […]
A street in downtown Durham has been blocked for several hours after a truck got stuck under a bridge overnight. The low clearance bridge on Roxboro at Pettigrew streets claimed another victim around midnight Wednesday. The driver of the box truck apparently didn’t see the clearance warnings and ripped the truck’s roof off when it […]
7:00 AM 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center 4700 Emperor Blvd, RTP, Durham COST: FREE For More Info: CONTACT: Doris Ingram-Randal, Durham MLK Steering Committee PHONE: (919) 251-8535 EMAIL: ingram_doris@yahoo WEB: www.king-raleigh.org 10:30 AM Martin Luther King Unity March & Rally NC Mutual Life Insurance […]
A winter storm warning is in effect from 6PM this evening to 4am Friday. Winter Storm Iago is on the way and look for possible snow accumulations in the Triangle and Greensboro, N.C. This wet snow could affect the afternoon and evening commute in some areas. Rain will quickly change over to heavy wet snow […]
Durham is in the running for Southern Living’s “Tastiest Towns in the South.” The magazine wants people to help name the best food destination in the South. Two North Carolina cities are in the running, Asheville and Durham. “North Carolina’s Triangle has long been fertile ground for enjoying the region’s rich bounty,” said Southern Living […]
A Durham church is reeling after a cold-hearted thief stole a bag full of Christmas presents set aside for children in need. Now, help is needed to find the suspect and replace those gifts. The thief was brazen enough to come in during last Sunday’s service at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church downtown. The thief took […]
Dear Tom, My name is Pecoleia and it is a miracle that i was able to celebrate my fifty-first birthday last month. I was born with a severe form of sickle cell disease, which presented during my infancy and has put me in one health catastrophe after another. My doctors said that i would never […]
All male and female veterans are welcome to the 2012 Bull City Stand Down, this Friday, September 14th, 2012 from 8am-3pm at Durham County Memorial Stadium, located at 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, NC.(across from the National Guard Armory). The Bull City Stand Down will provide assistance in the following areas: food, clothing, medical, legal assistance, […]
What: 3rd Annual Grandparents Conference: “Building Strong Caretaker Families” Who: Durham County Department of Social Services When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Rogers-Herr Middle School 911 W. Cornwallis Rd. Event Facts · Grandparents and other caretakers being a part of the extended family and supporting children […]
Conducted by Farad Ali, vice president of the N.C. Institute of Minority Business Enterprise Development and former City Councilman, this free training is designed for people who are considering starting a business or who have recently started a business. Information on small business basics will be provided, including how to develop the business idea, an […]
After years at the State Fairgrounds, Raleigh moves its Fourth of July celebration downtown this year to a new festival on Fayetteville Street. The event kicks off at noon Wednesday, with live music and events up and down Fayetteville Street. You can catch street performers and musicians as well as join hot-dog eating contests at […]
