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

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

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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

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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 Man Arrested in Connection with Multi-Area Crime Spree

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A Durham man faces multiple felony charges connected to a vehicle break-in and theft in Chatham County as well as other crimes.Durham, North Carolina · Durham See the Story

Durham police investigate fatal shooting on Cornwallis Road

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Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Cornwallis Road on Wednesday afternoon.Durham, North Carolina · Durham See the Story

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

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 Read Article

AATCC Foundation: New Funding Available For Textile Research

DURHAM, N.C., — July 3, 2025 — The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025, to be considered. The application is a simple online form including a description of the proposed project and the student’s resu…Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

Minestrella Earns WPSL Regional Player of the Week - Duke University

For the second week in a row, a Duke women's soccer standout has earned the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) accolades as Mia Minestrella was named the West Region Player of the Week.Durham, North Carolina · Durham Read Article

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