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Tree lighting ceremony in downtown Durham postponed for safety reasons, city says

The new date for the tree lighting is now scheduled for Saturday, December 6.
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Durham United: Community Rises to Protect Neighbors Amid Federal Presence

In a remarkable display of community solidarity, over 1,700 people in Durham have registered with Siembra, a local organization, in the past two days to patrol, report, and protect their neighbors. These volunteers are stepping up to help in various ways, from being present at schools, delivering food, to documenting...
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Debating the Impact: A Durham Community’s Struggle with Protest Tactics

Recently, an event was held at La Nuestra Barrio, a popular cafe located on Driver St. The event was organized by members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), who presented a well-structured and executed presentation. The main proposal of the event was a "Shut Down Durham for Immigrant Rights" protest,...
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A Singing Stream: The Landis Family of Creedmoor

The Landis family of Creedmoor, North Carolina, long celebrated in the two-part documentary series A Singing Stream, represents one of the most remarkable family histories in the state—an intergenerational story shaped by land, labor, and a musical tradition passed down like an heirloom. The family story begins with...
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Insurance firm Aspida to expand Durham County headquarters, create 1,000 jobs

Aspida will hire 1,000 workers during the next several years and invest more than $28 million into Durham County.
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Novartis to expand in Durham and Wake Counties, adding 700 jobs with a $771...

The company expects to create 700 new jobs by the end of 2030 in the two counties.
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Haven Hot Chicken Expands With New Franchise Opportunities Across the East Coast

Haven Hot Chicken has announced a major expansion, offering new franchise opportunities in eight states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina. The fast-growing hot chicken brand, founded in 2020, has already secured 25 franchise commitments with...
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‘We’re feeling unsafe’: Durham city officials call on community for support after Border Patrol...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham’s top officials are thanking the community for their efforts to help amid the presence of federal Border Patrol agents. On Thursday, the city council met for the first time since several people living and working in Durham were detained by agents two days ago.
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My Daughter’s Latin American Classmates Fear the Cold

In a recent social media post, a parent shared a conversation with their 5-year-old daughter about her Latin American classmates' fear of "the cold getting them". The child's friends, as per the post, mentioned that their parents were scared of the cold, leading to a discussion about the concept of fear and safety....
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Potential Ice Sighting at Hilton Hotel on Hillsborough Road

Rumors have been circulating on social media about a possible presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Hilton Hotel on Hillsborough Rd in Durham. The speculation started with an allegation that ICE had to relocate from their previous hotel in Cary due to repeated tire slashing incidents. Community...

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