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How ICE’s presence in Durham affected the community, from students to business owners

Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Charlotte as a part of his nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. Despite the operation — referred to as “Charlotte’s Web” — only lasting five days, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol made hundreds of arrests, with masked agents confronting people outside of

By |2025-12-05T00:17:24+00:00December 5, 2025|Community, Education, immigration|0 Comments

Column: A reflection on the Can Opener Bridge and Durham’s sense of humor

Sometimes, it’s hard to estimate size when looking from afar. It can be hard to tell if a shirt will fit you without trying it on, what size a shoe at the thrift store is or how big of a couch you need to buy when moving. This, presumably, is the reason why so many

By |2025-12-06T15:33:49+00:00December 4, 2025|Community|0 Comments

Back for seconds at Elmo’s Diner

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

By |2025-12-01T20:00:56+00:00November 9, 2025|Opinion|0 Comments

‘I’ve learned how to find joy’: candidate Shanetta Burris on running for council

When asked why she is running for Durham City Council, candidate Shanetta Burris responded, “Because I have free will. I can, and I’m going to do it.” This is not Burris’ first rodeo. In 2023, the North Carolina native ran for the same role she is now, but let the campaign cycle stretch her thin.

By |2025-10-20T19:24:47+00:00October 15, 2025|Government, Government, Politics|0 Comments
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