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National Humanities Center Announces Dr. Blair LM Kelley as New President

Durham, North Carolina · Durham

National Humanities Center Announces Dr. Blair LM Kelley as New President

63% Center coverage: 16 sources

DURHAM, N.C., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After a nationwide search, the National Humanities Center (NHC) is pleased to announce the selection of historian Blair LM Kelley as its next president and director. Dr. Kelley's appointment marks a pivotal moment…See the Story

Wolfspeed Files for Bankruptcy to Cut $4.6B in Debt

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Wolfspeed Files for Bankruptcy to Cut $4.6B in Debt

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

Durham-based Wolfspeed has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to cut $4.6 billion in debt while continuing operations. The move follows overbuilding amid slower-than-expected EV demand. Its $7.6 billion in assets exceed $6.7 billion in liabilities. Creditors like Microsoft and Renesas are major stakeholders. Stock rose post-filing.See the Story

Duke Law Journal Applicants Get Extra Points for Being Minorities: Investigation

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Duke Law Journal Applicants Get Extra Points for Being Minorities: Investigation

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Students could earn up to 10 points for writing about being part of a minority group: documents Students competing for spots as editors of the Duke Law Journal were told they could receive extra points for being minorities, according to a new investigation. The university’s law journal included the information in a guide created specifically for minority student groups ahead of its editorial… Source See the Story

Durham school resource officers share positive data about interventions in schools

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

According to Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, Durham's school resource officer program is number one in the state for referring young people to community resources rather than criminal justice.Durham, North Carolina · Durham See the Story

Durham police arrests 30 and seizes 22 guns in major crackdown on violent crime

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Durham police have completed a three-day operation ending in 30 arrests and the seizure of over 20 guns. This initiative aimed at curbing violent crime in the city.Durham, North Carolina · Durham See the Story

Resident in disbelief after checking dumpster amid college move-out: 'Boggles the brain'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

One person's trash is another person's treasure. This can be especially true when talking about dumpster diving. At off-campus apartments for Duke University, one person's trash is another person's luxury haul. Writer Lena Geller wrote about her experience for INDY Week, sharing what it is like living in an apartment building that mostly functions as off-campus housing for Duke University. She says that the end-of-year hauls are astounding. "Aro…Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham - Triangle on the Cheap

Duke Arts is partnering with The Streets at Southpoint for Music on Main. This is a series of free concerts at the Cinema Circle Stage at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. Music on Main takes place every Saturday from May 10 to October, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please bring a chair or blanket for seating. Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you can take advantage of the new soci…Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

In Sharp Debut “Radical Red,” William F. Buckley's Legacy Meets Body Horror

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Rays Outright Forrest Whitley

The Rays announced that right-hander Forrest Whitley was outrighted to Triple-A Durham. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times first reported the move. Whitley, once the sport’s top pitching prospect, went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. It was the second DFA of the season for the former first-round pick. The Astros had carried Whitley on their 40-man roster for years as he battled injuries and struggled …Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

SROs, restraints and restorative justice: School board weighs competing school safety priorities | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children - National Cyber Security Consulting

Tensions over school safety and discipline dominated Thursday night’s Durham school board meeting. Even as board members voted to rehire School Resource Officers for the upcoming year, they also debated how to handle physical restraint and isolation and how to roll out restorative justice techniques across the district. Rebecca Ferguson, the mother of a first […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post SROs, restraints and restorati…Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

Autopsy reveals Joshua Farmer died from gunshot wounds to neck, head in DPD headquarters shooting

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The autopsy report for 19-year-old Joshua Farmer, who was killed during a struggle with officers at the Durham Police Department, has been released.Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

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