Private schools balance access and autonomy in voucher debate
North Carolina's expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship raises questions, removing income limit and available to families regardless of income.
Incumbent Leonardo Williams wins reelection for Durham mayor
On election night, two hot-topic candidates hosted a joint watch party while the outcomes of a contentious campaign cycle unfolded.
Lula & Sadie’s Blends Southern Comfort, Live Jazz and Community Care
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.
In Durham, Housing Gets Heated
“Don’t Shut Us Out!,” is former attorney Katie Ross’s message to Durham City Council.
Sheryl Smith Prioritizes Foster Children and System Reform in Run for City Council
Sheryl Smith, a longtime advocate for children and families in Durham, is running for City Council with a focus on reforming the foster care system, drawing on her own experiences as a mother, foster parent and activist.
Running on His Record, Leo Williams Aims to Retain The Title Of Durham Mayor
Leo Williams, current mayor of Durham, is running for re-election this November. The incumbent received 55.47% percent of the votes in the primary, with over 20% more votes than the next closest candidate, Anjanée Bell.
Freeman seeks third term on Durham City Council
After eight years on the Durham City Council, DeDreana Freeman says her work isn’t finished. The Ward 1 representative, endorsed by the Sierra Club, is seeking a third term with a focus on environmental equity, affordable housing and sustainable development.
Dancing with Grief: Nnenna Freelon’s Next Movement
Although she didn’t intend to, jazz singer and composer Nnenna Freelon wrote her first book, set to be released Oct. 21. The memoir, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss, explores Freelon’s experience with grief through essays, poems, lyrics and recipes.
The Chicken Hut receives local historic landmark designation
The restaurant, located on Fayetteville Street, is Durham's oldest continually operating Black-owned restaurant and has been serving fried chicken to the community since 1957.
Mark Anthony-Middleton Faces Criticism as He Fights for Reelection
As Durham inches closer to the municipal primary on Oct. 7, it’s unclear if City Council Ward 2 will experience a turnover in leadership. Eyes are on the incumbent, Mark-Anthony Middleton.
