Progress continues on the plan for a rail-trail project that would convert more than 18 miles of inactive Durham County rail corridor into a multiuse trail. Combined with a joint project to the north in Person County, it would create the 26.2-mile Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail. The project's 372-page final planning study was published on their website in early November.
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"Durhamites deserve politicians that are held accountable for their actions, despite their personal motivations. They deserve a city where their government is looking out for them, regardless of their diverse backgrounds."
On the evening of election night, friends and family of candidate Chelsea Cook, Shanetta Burris and DeDreana Freeman shared stories and drinks as Durham's next chapter took shape.
North Carolina's expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship raises questions, removing income limit and available to families regardless of income.
On election night, two hot-topic candidates hosted a joint watch party while the outcomes of a contentious campaign cycle unfolded.
On a rainy Sunday morning in Durham, the smell of fried chicken and red velvet waffles fills the air at Lula & Sadie’s. Customers talk over coffee while a standup bass and saxophone hum in the corner.
Diana Medoff reflected upon her loss of Ward 3 seat to incumbent Chelsea Cook at her election night gathering.
My family moved to Carrboro from Brooklyn, New York, when I was 4. On our first night in North Carolina, we got takeout from Elmo’s Diner, which used to be located in Carr Mill Mall. We sat on the empty floor of our kitchen, surrounded by boxes, comforted by the warm tomato soup and delicious
The Hayti Heritage Center’s artistic director, Tyra Dixon, worked with the center’s interim executive director, King Kenney, to construct the season's 14 planned events.
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