By Brigette Bagley
May 1, 2024
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.– President Joe Biden will be in Wilmington tomorrow afternoon to discuss infrastructure and environmental issues in the state. He will also take a trip to Charlotte to pay his respects and visit the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty on Monday afternoon. The itinerary and location of […]
Read moreBy Heather Diehl
April 23, 2024
By: Heather Diehl On Feb. 25, 2024, high school senior, Pilot (he/they) approached the podium in Durham Central Park and gazed into a crowd illuminated by candles. The diverse assembly, representative of individuals from all walks of life, had gathered to mourn the loss of Nex Benedict. Benedict, a 16-year-old resident of Owassa, OK, ended […]
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
April 22, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury Tobias Rose is accomplished beyond his years. With a natural innovative spirit, he creates his own hip-hop music on the side, co-founded the creative agency Kompleks Creative at age 21, designed a cover for The Foreign Exchange’s Grammy nominated single and helped establish the nonprofit Black Wall Street. […]
Read moreBy Courtney Fisher
April 15, 2024
On March 5, Durham residents re-elected Wendy Jacobs to her fourth term on the Durham Board of County Commissioners. She plans to continue tackling issues like early childhood education, affordable housing, Durham transit and protecting Durham’s most vulnerable residents.
Read moreBy Corinna Collins
April 9, 2024
Owner and chef Justin Meddis does things the hard way at Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets; rather than shipping ingredients from nationwide suppliers, Meddis emphasizes locally sourced food.
Read moreBy Celia Funderburk
With election season approaching, members of the Durham Latinx community reflect on the feeling that their issues and struggles are not always supported and instead, the community is used for political gain.
Read moreBy Emily Chambliss
April 8, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024 By Emily Chambliss In 2022, a few weeks before Thanksgiving, Susanna Strasser put framed family photos in her new rental home while the walls shook around her. The floor vibrated beneath her feet, and the few belongings she brought into the home rattled in their boxes. Smoke drifted through her backyard […]
Read moreBy Giselle Weber
April 3, 2024
Follow Jasmine’s unexpected journey of faith and obedience as she navigates divine guidance, unexpected twists, and the discovery of purpose at Bridgehaven Counseling Associates—a light of hope and healing in Durham, North Carolina.
Read moreBy Maya Waid
April 2, 2024
Over the last few years, Chalmers and Jones have created a “one-stop shop” for underserved individuals in the community to get access to the resources they need — The Hayti Reborn Justice Movement.
Read moreBy Stella Griffin
“When I came here it felt different from the others,” Hill said. “In the other settings, stylists talk to each other, they play music and they kind of ignore the client. It’s just a trade and you feel like you’re a customer. When I came here, it was about the person in the chair.”
Read moreBy Lucy Marques
Alexis Gumbs poses for a portrait. Photo by Sufia Ikbal-Doucet. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 By Lucy Marques At the beginning of high school, Durham-based writer Alexis Pauline Gumbs read “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, for the first time. As they were reading the coming-of-age story, Gumbs was the same age as […]
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
March 26, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury Within the walls of Mutual Tower in Durham, resting between cookie cutter office spaces, lies an entrepreneurship hub and coworking space Provident1898. Provident1898 distinguishes itself from other offices by offering a variety of workspaces for business teams from various companies to come in and work. Founders Carl Webb […]
Read moreBy Laney Crawley
March 22, 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024 By Laney Crawley Durham stands as a beacon of cultural richness, academic excellence and community vibrancy. Its streets are alive with the energy of residents and visitors alike, drawn to the city’s diverse array of attractions, cultural events, and educational opportunities. Yet, amidst the bustling activity and vibrant spirit, Durham grapples […]
Read moreBy Pragya Upreti
He grew up in the south side of Durham, a space he characterizes as the origin of his progressive activism.
Read moreBy Maya Waid
March 14, 2024
NC IDEA is a private foundation whose mission is to provide entrepreneurs funding for their companies across the state.
Read moreBy Sydney Sasser
March 11, 2024
In East Durham, the local business scene is thriving, thanks to a unique community atmosphere that encourages growth and success.
Read moreBy Brigette Bagley
March 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Brigette Bagley Carolyn Thompson is one of the candidates for the N.C. Court of Appeals seat that voters will determine in the general election. Thompson is running for a full-term position in the seat she was appointed to fill by Gov. Roy Cooper in September 2023 (her second appointment by […]
Read moreBy Alyssa Clark
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Alyssa Clark The Durham Fire Department is hosting its annual Sound the Alarm event, where they install new smoke alarms in homes around the community, on March 9. The event is in conjunction with the American Red Cross, which has a program that seeks out communities where there have been […]
Read moreBy Lucy Marques
Thursday, March 7, 2024 By Lucy Marques The Durham VOICE’s Lucy Marques spoke with Durham City Council member Chelsea Cook about priorities for the council, career experience, and favorite things about Durham. Cook was appointed to the council in January to fill the seat that opened up after Leonardo Williams was elected mayor, and currently […]
Read moreBy Celia Funderburk
March 5, 2024
Burns shares her journey and campaign as she runs to keep her seat on the Board of County Commissioners
Read moreBy Giselle Weber
February 29, 2024
From humble beginnings to its present-day impact, the story of First Baptist Church of Durham is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community in shaping the tapestry of a city’s history.
Read moreBy Jeorme Ibrahim
Hailing from the small town of Hamlet, North Carolina, Deberry’s roots run deep in the soil of activism and social change. Raised by her grandmother, a stalwart educator and civil rights champion, Deberry imbibed values of courage, compassion and civic duty from an early age.
Read moreBy Courtney Fisher
February 28, 2024
In East Durham, Destiny Alexander is giving teens the power to shape their own futures through the POOF Center. Standing for “Planning Our Own Futures/Funerals,” the center gives teens resources like financial knowledge, business experience, and travel to help prepare them for success in the real world.
Read moreBy Campbell Atterbury
February 27, 2024
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 By Campbell Atterbury When 16-year-old Mike De Los Santos took a playful jab at his boss’s way of making barbeque, his boss sighed and decided there was only one thing to do. Put him in charge. Just like that, De Los Santos was responsible for the food truck that day. It […]
Read moreBy Regan Rhymes
February 26, 2024
DURHAM, NC — In the vibrant arts and culture scene of Durham, NC, a new addition stands out: Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. This recently opened arts venue is not just another music venue; it’s a cultural hub that fills a niche in Durham’s arts scene.
Read moreBy Brigette Bagley
February 22, 2024
It is Black History Month, which means you have likely seen social media posts and news articles commemorating the most influential Black pioneers in American history. But have you heard of Ben Ruffin in these posts or articles?
Read moreBy Sydney Sasser
Once economically struggling, East Durham has found itself at the center of a financial boom.
Read moreBy Kinslee Braddy
While planning the third annual Champion Durham Classic high school basketball tournament for the end of 2023, the Durham Sports Commission wanted to make this one different from the rest. Furthermore, they were looking for a factor that would make this tournament memorable for all participants and families.
Read moreBy Mary Mungai
The Children’s Literacy Project has become a staple of the Durham community, offering free tutoring services to children from low-income households who struggle with literacy. In the face of COVID and disruptions in the Durham school system, the Children’s Literacy Project works with schools and other organizations like LEAP to keep students progressing.
Read moreBy Reyna Drake
On December 19, 2019, community organizer and advocate, Alexandra Valladares, rushed to the Durham County Board of Elections to submit an application aimed at re-shaping the narrative in the Durham community.
Read moreBy Jahvaree Ritzie
February 21, 2024
UNC football is looking to better the community.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 By Alyssa Clark Full Frame Documentary Film Festival celebrates the nonfiction work of rising filmmakers and showcases their works to the public. The festival, an annual four-day event hosted in downtown Durham, is dedicated to documentary work and presents 60-70 films at the Carolina Theater. Founded by Nancy Buirski in 1998, […]
Read moreBy Celia Funderburk
February 20, 2024
Immigrant families in Durham have suffered due to DPS bus and school cancellations, stemming from lack of access and resources in Spanish.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
When Carl Kenney Jr. walks into a room, all eyes are immediately on him. Having held numerous respected positions in the Durham community and beyond, such recognition comes naturally. However, what initially draws the eye is Kenney’s flair for style and fashion.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
December 11, 2023
What was supposed to be a heartwarming union between Garnell Hill and his discovered son takes several legal turns with the Durham County Department of Social Services, posing unforeseen challenges three years later.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
November 6, 2023
By Hannah Adams Published Nov. 6 Durham comes to life through vibrant and diverse community murals. These pieces of art celebrate Durham’s rich history, culture and diversity, and have become an integral part of the city’s landscape. “While some states attempt to remove the historical truths that shaped this country; Durham has decided to embrace […]
Read moreBy Emma Hall
October 12, 2023
The municipal primary election results are in. Only a month away from Election Day, Durham held primary elections on Oct. 10 to determine the candidates for mayor and City Council in the 2023 general election. Every precinct in Durham voted in the primary elections. Out of the over 200,000 residents in Durham, 23,684 Durham residents […]
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
October 3, 2023
Nate Baker sees a problem with Durham city development and is running for City Council to fix it. Born and raised in Durham, Baker is a product of the Durham County public school system. He is 34 years old and the youngest candidate in the running. Baker holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University in […]
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
October 2, 2023
By Walker Livingston Oct. 2, 2023 — DURHAM, N.C. Shanetta Burris is running for Durham City Council with community at the forefront of her campaign. She is one of 12 candidates running for the Council’s three open seats this fall. The Durham Municipal Primary election on Oct. 10 will narrow the field of candidates to […]
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
November 12, 2015
It would be difficult not to notice the joy that this building contains as cast members rehearsed for their annual performance of “The Durham Nutcracker.” But this isn’t the version that you’ve seen before.
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