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JPMorgan Chase Invests $1 Million In UNC Center
JPMorgan Chase has invested $1.05 million into the UNC Center for Community Capital to help find new ways to make under-resourced communities more economically inclusive. “This research will help us better understand how...
Read MoreHometown Hero Awards-Charles Blackwood- February 18, 2016
Posted by Staff | Feb 18, 2016 | Hometown Hero Awards
Progress on Durham Orange Light Rail Project
Posted by Staff | Feb 18, 2016 | Development, Featured
The Durham-Orange Light Rail Project is moving forward after the federal government completed its environmental review. The Final Environmental Impact Statement was approved by the Federal Transit Authority on February 11. That...
Read MoreA Returned Wallet
Posted by Staff | Feb 18, 2016 | Top Trends
Today is Thursday, February 18, 2016. A guy kind of gets his wallet back. A viral fruit image is floating around on Facebook and we’ve got perfectly timed dog photos. A Returned Wallet-ish Reilly Flaherty lost his wallet...
Read MoreHillsborough Chef Named James Beard Award Semifinalist
Posted by Staff | Feb 17, 2016 | Entertainment
Aaron Vandemark, owner of Panciuto in Hillsborough has been named a James Beard Award Semifinalist for the sixth consecutive year. Vandemark, along with six other NC chefs, is one of 20 nominees for the best chef in the...
Read MoreVoter Registration Deadline Is Friday
Friday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming primary election on March 15. If you are registering for the first time or updating your information, you can find that form here. The form must be filled out and...
Read MoreGovernor Calls Public Hearings On African American Monument
Posted by Staff | Feb 17, 2016 | State Government
Governor Pat McCrory is inviting the public to four public hearings to get feedback on a monument at the State Capital to commemorate the contributions of African Americans in North Carolina. “I can’t think of a more appropriate...
Read MoreRise Biscuits Donuts To Open in February
Rise Carrboro will open 7 a.m. on February 27 at East Main Square in Carrboro. Rise Biscuits Donuts was founded in 2012 and opened its first store in Durham. They offer sweet and savory breakfast options, including glazed and...
Read MorePossible Link Between Artificial Turf and Cancer
The Federal Government is now investigating a possible link between lead in artificial turf fields and cancer. Three government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they will begin research...
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