Today the City of Durham registered voters will have an opportunity to select a mayor and three city council at-large members. City of Durham and County of Durham registered voters will also have an opportunity to vote for a half-cent sales tax for transit and a quarter-cent sales tax for education. Durham NC citizens can […]
The make-up of the Wake County School Board majority is on the line Tuesday, along with a couple of mayoral races. Â A runoff election will decide the winner between incumbent Wake County School Board Member Kevin Hill and Republican Heather Losurdo. Â During the primaries, Losurdo got 40 percent of the vote and Hill was 51 […]
Three of the four suspects charged in the shootings of a man and two children in East Durham last month were in police custody Thursday night. Arthur Clendenning, 24, turned himself in Wednesday night, and Jaunarais King, 23, turned himself in Thursday night, police spokeswoman Kammie Michael said. Police filed charges against King, Clendenning, Tavarez […]
Durham, NC: In October, Durham Parks and Recreation will host a fall festival and Hallow-Eno. Children, teens, parents and/or guardians will enjoy tricks and treats at the following locations:  Fall Festival W.D. Hill Recreation Center – 1308 Fayetteville Street Saturday, October 22 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)  Kids will enjoy a safe night of games, […]
This Saturday, the City of Durham celebrates its tenth year of fun-filled family entertainment with Phoenix Fest on historic Fayetteville Street. Activities kick off with a 9 am parade beginning at Elmira Avenue and ending at Piedmont Avenue. Parade favorites include the Hillside High School Marching Band (Durham, NC), Southern High School Marching Band (Durham, […]
What: Technical and Financial Small Business Assistance Programs Who: City of Durham Equal Opportunity and Equity Assurance Department When: Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: City Council Chambers 101 City Hall Plaza, First Floor Durham, N.C. 27701 Fast Facts: ·        This seminar will familiarize local small businesses with financial and […]
Grandparents play a vital role in the growth and development of children. They provide formal and informal supports for families, ranging from occasional babysitting, to full- time child care, to full-time custody of their grandchildren. The Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) understands the critical role played by grandparents and the support they need […]
Builder Magazine has named the Raleigh-Cary area the healthiest of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets. Durham-Chapel Hill ranked third, behind No. 2 Austin, Texas. N&O Read More
Durham police said that a man wearing a long wig and makeup robbed a bank and rode away on a pink bicycle Wednesday morning. wncn Read More
For most, living the good life includes high-paying jobs, affordable homes, a vibrant social life, and short commutes. How can you achieve such a first-rate lifestyle? According to Black Enterprise, here’s 10 locales that promise a trove of business, professional, and personal opportunities. hiphopwired Read More
VIA: WRAL.COM The former boyfriend of Crystal Mangum, the Durham woman who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, said Monday that he’s responsible for a February incident that led to criminal charges against her. Mangum was charged Feb. 18 with attempted first-degree murder, five counts of arson, assault and battery, […]
VIA: WNCN.COM Two Durham County children have the first confirmed cases of the seasonal flu, according to the North Carolina Division of Public Health. “These results remind us that influenza is a year-round problem,” said State Public Health Director Jeff Engel. “It also confirms that it is not too early to get immunized against flu.” […]
