It’s A Sisterhood Act
On a recent Sunday afternoon, the guests gathered at Durham’s NorthStar Church of the Arts for a concert sang and stomped their feet as four women on stage led a most unconventional chorus:. “She’s wearing combat boots and glass slippers,. drinks champagne or brown liquor…”. Accompanied by...
Hillsborough: America 250 Celebration, Police Academy, Upcoming Board Meeting
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7 discussing town news and events. He talked about the upcoming July 4 celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discussed sign ups for an upcoming Police Academy from the town of Hillsborough. He also previewed the upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and more.
🐱 Playful & Sweet Kittens Ready for Adoption in Butner, NC
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? The Humane Society of Granville County in Butner has several adorable kittens waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality, but they all share one thing — they’re full of love and ready to be part of your family.
ADU pilot program aimed at increasing Durham affordable housing options
DURHAM – The city of Durham is launching a new pilot program to increase affordable housing options. Accessory Dwelling Units are popular options in many locations across the country where a smaller secondary unit is located on the same lot as the primary home. The new pilot program focuses on encouraging more of these smaller housing options in Durham.
Missing North Carolina Uber driver killed in crash on Interstate 40
A man who was reported missing in Cary last Thursday, was killed in a car crash on Interstate 40 near Wade Avenue, the Raleigh Police Department said Monday.
Bull City Record Shop Spins Its Last Track as Triangle’s Final Eddie Bauer Fades...
Two Triangle retail staples are bowing out at once, and regulars are already feeling the loss. Bull City Records in downtown Durham is retiring after 20 years, and an Eddie Bauer outlet at the Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield is in full liquidation mode. Both shops have rolled out sales and end-of-the-line timelines that will erase familiar stops from local shopping maps...
Duke-led osteoarthritis therapy moves closer to human trials
A Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health-led research team advanced a regenerative osteoarthritis treatment program to its next development phase after meeting preclinical goals under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health’s “Novel Innovations for Tissue Regeneration in Osteoarthritis” initiative. The effort is part of the BUD (Boston Children’s/UCLA/Duke)...
Wheels and Wings comes to Washington for the spring
The 4th annual Wheels and Wings event is coming back to Washington this month. The event is set on April 25th at Warren Field Market Street from 9am to 12pm. Wheels and Wings includes fun for the whole family; according to the city of Washington's website, the event features a cruise-in and fly-in, along with live music, skydivers, and even a barbecue...
Sam Hiner of the Young People’s Alliance on holding big social media corporations accountable
Despite its many benefits, few technological developments of the 21st Century have had a larger negative impact on the overall mental health and wellbeing of American young people than the rise of social media. And while no one can imagine putting the social media genie back in the bottle from which it came, a […]
Noir at the Bar Returns to Hillsborough’s Yonder on April 9
On Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) will host its next installment of Noir at the Bar, a quarterly literary event that brings together crime writers for an evening of live readings, storytelling, and atmosphere. Founded and hosted by Yonder co-owner...
