By Rowland Givens
March 25, 2016
Last month, UNC professor Kenneth Janken presented his book, “Wilmington Ten,” to a group at the main branch of the Durham Public Library. The topic brought up strong emotions among some attendees. The Wilmington Ten is a case of nine men and one woman who were wrongfully convicted in 1972 of arson and conspiracy, and […]
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February 11, 2016
Many children aspire to be music stars; unfortunately, not everyone gets that chance to become one. Anyone can pick up a microphone or a guitar, but are they the gem that stands out amongst the rest? Local artist, 20-year-old Kayla Thompson, small in stature, inherited a big voice and is hoping to be that one […]
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October 26, 2015
CEO of National Pawn, Bob Moulton, has a heart and a desire to give back to the community and to change lives. Just ask the kids at Shepard Middle School in Durham who are making more music with the recent donation of instruments from Moulton.
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October 11, 2015
Wendy Clark, an entrepreneur and small business owner, sought an opportunity that would not only benefit her, but the people in the community as well, by purchasing the abandoned John O’Daniel Exchange building in January 2007. According to Joanna Cutrara, Clark’s staff writer, what is now a building for disadvantaged people and non-profits to work […]
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September 18, 2015
Many families around Durham don’t have a lot of money to spend on food. In fact, the latest reports show that 1-in-4 children and 1-in-5 residents worry about where their next meal may be coming from. The Farmer Food Share program, Porch, and the Food Shuttle work in tandem to help families get fresh, nutritious […]
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