The News Scroll
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Parkwood murder suspect surrenders (WRAL)
Christopher Herrera Posada, 20, is charged with murdering Jose Fernando Garcia, 47, who was found dead at a home at 1444 Sedwick Road around 7 p.m. Monday.
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Four people hurt in collision of bus, two vehicles (N&O)
A Triangle Transit bus collided with a pickup and car at the intersection of South Miami Boulevard and N.C. 54 just before 7 a.m. today, police reported.
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City: Proposed East Durham grocery won't harm two existing stores (Herald-Sun)
A new grocery planned for the corner of Alston Avenue and Liberty Street can co-exist with two nearby stores, Councilman Mike Woodard and Economic Development Director Kevin Dick said in defense of $150,000 in incentives for the proposed Sav-A-Lot.
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Dude! Durham Illustrator Brings Cool Learn-to-Read Book to Life (N&O)
"Dude: Fun with Dude and Betty," a really riotous learn-to-read book, entered the world this past May. Written by Californian Lisa Pliscou and illustrated by Durhamite Tom Dunne, it was inspired by the famous series of Dick and Jane books.
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Cousin takes reins of the Committee (Herald-Sun)
The Rev. Philip R. Cousin Jr. received a standing ovation Sunday when he was installed as Chairman of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People.
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Near-death experience left lasting peace (Herald-Sun)
“The whole time this was happening, I felt like I was suspended and floating in the corner of the room. And I remember thinking: ‘I want to let them know I’m OK – what are you so worried about?’”
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Cline says campaign against judge will go on "at all costs" (N&O)
"The truth must be protected from political pressures and the promises of the powerful," Cline wrote to WRAL. "To go against the status quo and seek justice, at times, is not popular."
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Nelms unveils cost-cutting plan (Herald-Sun)
The chancellor of N.C. Central University has proposed eliminating several degree programs, merging a number of others and increasing the class size of selected general education courses as a way of cutting expenses on the cash-strapped campus.
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Mayor announces anti-violence plan (Herald-Sun)
The plan includes closer cooperation between police and the DA’s office. Police also will be “reaching out” to top violent offenders in each of the department’s patrol districts to warn them to "modify their behavior" or "suffer the consequences."
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Duke tops Clemson (N&O)
The last 30 minutes, Krzyzewski said, were good for the Blue Devils, who counter-punched every Clemson run. Finding its spots against the Tigers' 1-3-1 zone, Duke pushed the lead to 10 a couple of times, only to have the Tigers claw back.
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The World Needs More Lerts (The Durham News)
Meet Sgt. Dale Gunter, veteran police officer famous for emails to neighborhood list servs that jazz up police information with humor, fashion advice and occasional rants about the daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
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Hillside assistant principal headed to State of the Union (Herald-Sun)
It's already been a big year for 26-year-old Jason Jowers. In May, the then-history teacher at Southern School of Engineering was named Durham Public Schools' Teacher of the Year.
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County crime down 12 percent last year (Herald-Sun)
Except for aggravated assaults, which rose from 31 to 36, offenses reported to the sheriff dropped in every major category – murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson.
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Breaking: Judge rejects Cline's bid to oust Hudson (N&O)
After a seven-minute hearing this morning, Judge Henry Hight ruled that Cline's motion did not meet the burden for proving that Hudson had been biased against her. He declined to hear other arguments.
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Duke holds off determined UVa. (N&O)
"We played really good defense," Krzyzewski said. "We can play defense too. Just remember the teams we've played against are really good. You can play defense a variety of ways. I thought they played it well, and I thought we played it well tonight."
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Marsalis leads listening session at Motorco (Herald-Sun)
In a wide-ranging talk, Marsalis answered questions from the audience, even joked about being mistaken for his brother and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, but the focus was music.
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Embattled former Duke cancer researcher retracts another paper (Herald-Sun)
Anil Potti, whose background and scientific work has come under scrutiny, has retracted another study he and colleagues published. The 2008 study, which appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is his 8th forced retraction.
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Here we go again: Cline attacks Hudson (N&O)
Durham District Attorney Tracey Cline has renewed her efforts to remove the senior judge, Orlando Hudson, from handling a criminal case in Durham by filing new court documents that repeat previous allegations of possible misconduct by Hudson.
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Angier streetscape project could further boost East Durham (Herald-Sun)
Joe Bushfan, founder and owner of Joe's Diner, said he sees more promise for the area through a once-delayed, city-funded streetscape improvement project that city officials are expecting to have under construction by this summer.
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Two die in Sunday night shootings (N&O)
The shootings occurred at 9:12 p.m. at 1212 Dawkins St., dispatchers said this morning. One person died on the scene. The other victim died at Duke Hospital, dispatchers said.
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This just in: Pop's is awesome (Carpe Durham)
Pop’s is a Durham staple. It’s not a hidden gem or off the beaten path, but it is – simply put – one of the best restaurants in town.
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'Don't Shoot' suggested reading at City Hall (N&O)
The book chronicles David Kennedy's first-hand research into gang culture and police tactics and lays out his ideas to cutting youth violence. Tom Bonfield bought copies for City Council members. Chief Lopez bought copies for his command.
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ADF names new director (N&O)
Jodee Nimerichter has worked at the American Dance Festival for the past 20 years and served as co-director and associate director for the festival since 2007 and will become the first woman to solely lead the festival.
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First dean of NCCU business school dies (N&O)
Stewart Fulbright, a trailblazing black educator who piloted a bomber during World War II as one of the Tuskegee Airmen and later served as the first dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Business, has died, He was 92.
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Bowles, Simpson to visit Duke Jan. 18 (N&O)
The two men, who led the bipartisan deficit commission, will speak at Page Auditorium. The event is free to the public but tickets are required. Go to tickets.duke.edu or call 684-4444.
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School for kids with Asperger syndrome to open in South Durham (Herald-Sun)
The Asperger Connection School will open its doors in southern Durham on Monday, serving kindergartners to high school sophomores.
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NCCU student in apparent love triangle shot, killed (N&O)
Residents at a South Durham apartment complex said a running dispute between two men who were both romantically involved with the same woman led to a fatal shooting Monday.
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Bull Street Gourmet & Market (Carpe Durham)
Welcoming and warm, Bull Street Gourmet and Market (an off-shoot of a popular market of the same name in Charleston) has a well-curated small selection of wine, candy, local meats, cheeses, eggs, beer, coffee and other gourmet pantry items.
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There's a new sheriff in town (Herald-Sun)
Mike Andrews was sworn in Monday as Durham County’s new sheriff, saying he is “honored and humbled” and calling his predecessor, Worth Hill, a mentor and “great leader.”
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Fracking critics to spar with industry reps at Duke (N&O)
The Jan. 9 conference, free to the public, comes after a study issued last year by Duke scientists linking fracking to contamination of drinking water in Pennsylvania. The Duke study, incidentally, was criticized by the oil and gas industry.
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Pedestrian critically hurt on Hillandale Road (Herald-Sun)
The accident happened about 7:45am Monday when a 2003 Ford Explorer heading southeast on Hillandale Road near Synnott’s Place hit the pedestrian as he was walking in the road with his back to traffic.
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Duke women beat UVa. (N&O)
A few offensive glitches slowed the Duke women’s basketball team in its ACC opener on Monday, but the No. 7 Blue Devils held off Virginia 77-66 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Durham Tech purchases land for expansion (Herald-Sun)
While there are no immediate plans for the property, which is located off the Briggs Avenue exit of the Durham Freeway, school officials said the property could eventually become home to a new central building and additional parking.
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Duke soccer star Wenger to leave early for pros (N&O)
Andrew Wenger is the first Duke player to sign a Generation adidas contract and will enter the 2012 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, to be held Jan.12 in Kansas City. "Andrew is the epitome of the Duke student-athlete," Duke coach John Kerr said.
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Court upholds conviction in murder of NCCU student (N&O)
A three-judge panel unanimously agreed it found no error in the trial of Shannon Elizabeth Crawley for the 2007 slaying of Denita Monique Smith, who was found at the bottom of the stairs at a Durham apartment complex.
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New 751 South plan still reviled by opponents (The Durham News)
"The re-rezoning is worse than the first one. ... And I wouldn't have thought that possible," said south Durham homeowner Steve Bocckino.
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Peterson tastes freedom (N&O)
Michael Peterson said Wednesday he did not kill his wife, a Nortel executive. "Of course not, no, absolutely not," Peterson said. "I loved Kathleen, I still love Kathleen."
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County animal control director resigns amid tethering probe (Herald-Sun)
County Animal Control Director Cindy Bailey has resigned amid an investigation by her bosses into whether her office had been enforcing Durham’s 3-year-old ban on tethering dogs.
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Doc and Austin: Father and Son (Herald-Sun)
Over the first month of his Duke career, Austin Rivers could look into the stands behind the bench and see his father. A former NBA player himself, Doc Rivers coaches the Boston Celtics and has to go to extreme measures to see his kids play.
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Chesterfield building has suitors (Herald-Sun)
The downtown Chesterfield Building, a former cigarette factory at the corner of Main and Duke streets, is at the center of what has become “sort of a soap opera” between the different developers interested in giving the building new life.
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Monuts Donuts! (Carpe Durham)
The donut bike is the brainchild of Lindsay Moriarty, who is bringing her passion for doughnuts to Durham. Monuts offers a variety of classic glazed, cake and frosted yeast doughnuts in a variety of flavors.
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Meadowmont Developer Options 'We Want Oprah' Building (Herald-Sun)
Roger Perry’s deal with building owner Dianne Sturdivant gives him until mid-April to study the market for another large mixed-use development in downtown and analyze the site from a design perspective.
Features
Weekend Best Bets: Piano, Photography and Performances
Music, dance and family fun!
Jan 25, 2012 in DM Blog
Mary Semans dies at 91
Read our 2009 interview with the Duke descendant, civil rights pioneer, philanthropist and stalwart Durham champion
Jan 25, 2012 in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Happy Anniversary, Durham!
Those who married Durham last March celebrate their one-year anniversary to the Bull City
Jan 25, 2012 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Edible Art: Creative Cuisine at the Nasher
Make your reservations for this special dinner on Thursday night, Feb. 2
Jan 25, 2012 in DM Blog
HadenStanziale: Firm of the Year
Congrats to the prolific Durham-based landscape architecture firm
Jan 24, 2012 in DM Blog
Eat your heart out
Triangle Restaurant Week kicked off yesterday and continues through Sunday
Jan 24, 2012 in DM Blog
Sweet Arts for Your Sweetheart
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Durham Art Guild on Sat., Feb. 11
Jan 20, 2012 in DM Blog
Look forward to a sweet treat this spring
The Cupcake Bar will open up shop as a part of the Five Points renovation project
Jan 18, 2012 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Durham = Haven for Tolerance
The Daily Beast dubs Durham the most tolerant city in America
Jan 16, 2012 in DM Blog
Duke hosts NPR journalist
Michele Norris, the co-host of National Public Radio’s longest-running program, “All Things Considered,” speaks at Duke next Wednesday
Jan 10, 2012 in DM Blog
Songs for Soldiers
Casbah hosts a concert benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project
Jan 9, 2012 in DM Blog
Green condos going up downtown
The Durham Central Park Cohousing Community celebrates the official purchase of Hunt Street location
Jan 4, 2012 in DM Blog
Faces of Farmers
Gallery exhibit at Bull City Arts Collaborative features portraits of local farmers and the land they cultivate
Jan 3, 2012 in DM Blog
New Year, Local Love
Download and print this awesome, Durham-y 2012 calendar!
Jan 2, 2012 in DM Blog
Congrats to winners of the Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge
The holiday contest was sponsored by American Tobacco
Dec 23, 2011 in DM Blog
Rockin' and Shoppin' All Day Long
More than 100 vendors displayed their wares at the Rock & Shop Market last Saturday
Dec 21, 2011 in Seen & Heard
There's a new spa in town and its name is Beauty and The Bull
It might not be exactly like the fairytale, but one trip to Beauty and The Bull will leave you feeling like a pampered princess (or prince!)
Dec 19, 2011 in DM Blog
Let the Crafting Battle Begin!
The Scrap Exchange hosts its holiday party and third annual Iron Crafter competition
Dec 16, 2011 in DM Blog
Flaunting Fresh Fashion Talent
Fashion graduates from The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham strut their stuff on Thursday
Dec 14, 2011 in DM Blog
Christmas for the Critters
Our furry friends at the Animal Protection Society of Durham need your help this holiday season
Dec 9, 2011 in DM Blog
Rockin' Around the Rock & Shop Market
More than 105 local designers will occupy Fullsteam, Motorco and the Trotter Building this Saturday at the Rock & Shop Market
Dec 12, 2011 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Creative Loafing
Farmers' Market favorite is the just the latest to get a downtown storefront
Dec 7, 2011 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
All I Want for Christmas is Stollen
Guglhupf is baking this traditional German Christmas loaf fresh daily and the critics (i.e., us) agree: Stoll-tacular!
Dec 9, 2011 in DM Blog
Local, Crazy-Innovative, Fun-Loving, Passionately Pro-Durham Software Company Makes Good
Bronto is awesome
Dec 7, 2011 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Making an IMPACT
Six nonprofits, including two from Durham, were honored today by GlaxoSmithKline and the Triangle Community Foundation
Dec 7, 2011 in DM Blog
Still Amazing, After All These Years
Paul Simon mesmerized last week at DPAC
Dec 6, 2011 by Ellen Ciompi in DM Blog (7 Comments)
Psst. We're starting a newspaper.
The Weekly is set to launch February in Chapel Hill
Dec 6, 2011 in DM Blog
All Lit Up
The unveiling of the trees decorated for the Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge, in addition to the 7th annual Tower Lighting, made for a merry Friday at American Tobacco.
Dec 5, 2011 in Seen & Heard
Durham - Got Talent?
Fullsteam is conducting a holiday talent search for acts displaying true Durham spirit
Dec 1, 2011 in DM Blog
A Future for The Carolina Theatre's History
Help The Carolina Theatre raise money for its history exhibit
Nov 30, 2011 in DM Blog
Dang, it feels good to be a local...
...business, that is! Shop Independent Durham Week kicked off strong this past weekend and continues through Sunday.
Nov 29, 2011 in DM Blog
Dogtown
Check out our slideshow featuring many more Durham pups who were too cool to keep to ourselves
Nov 16, 2011 in Web Extras
Renovation Celebration
Check out these great pics from last night's party for the Durham Arts Council, the Durham Convention Center and The Carolina Theatre
New Ann Taylor concept store at Southpoint
The sleek, modern store offers a more intimate shopping experience
Nov 14, 2011 by Kelsie Allen in DM Blog
Fashion Friday: Bano Boutique
The best part about buying something from Bano? You'll probably be the only one in town wearing it.
Nov 11, 2011 in DM Blog
Run raises funds
Fitness World 5K raised more than $17,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of Durham
Nov 9, 2011 in DM Blog
Soccer program scores big
The collaboration between the Durham Police Department, Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League and Triangle United does a lot more than teach kids about dribbling and passing
Nov 8, 2011 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (2 Comments)
November 2011
Why must we feel like that? Why must we chase the cat? Nothin' but the dog in us!
Nov 7, 2011 in The Magazine
Fashion Friday: Magpie
The downtown boutique doesn't always just follow the trends...
Nov 4, 2011 in DM Blog
A Dream for Durham
Artist Eleatta Diver showcased her "Durham Dreams" paintings at a gala reception at American Tobacco
Nov 2, 2011 in Seen & Heard
Bright Lights, Bull City Pics!
Thanks to everyone who made our Saturday event a success!
Nov 1, 2011 in DM Blog
All the Right Notes
Guest composer and conductor Eric Whitacre visits Duke Chapel to lead the Duke Chorale, Duke Wind Symphony and singers from Durham high schools in a benefit concert
Oct 31, 2011 in Seen & Heard
Oyster Month at blu seafood
Enjoy nightly oyster specials all November long, and be sure to land tickets to the special Oysters & Bubbles wine dinner Nov. 16
Oct 26, 2011 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Urban Ministries doing well, still needs your help
The charity reported at its annual breakfast meeting that it's in the black for the second year in a row
His and Her Role Models
Our honeymooners got some inspirational visitors to Durham last week
Oct 25, 2011 in DM Blog
Fashion Friday: Adorn
Spanish clothier Desigual is just one of the hot brands at this Brightleaf boutique
Oct 21, 2011 in DM Blog
Rock On, Rock of Ages winners
Check out the love letters to 80s rock anthems that won us over
Oct 21, 2011 in DM Blog
Rediscovering a Lost Wine
Chilean Carmenère is "delicious, but just beginning to spread its wings"
Oct 19, 2011 in DM Blog
Duke dunk contest - Video
Check out highlights from the high-flying Blue Devils at Friday's Countdown to Craziness
Oct 17, 2011 in DM Blog
Fashon Friday: Fifi's
Let this Main Street consignment store get you ready for fall
Oct 14, 2011 in DM Blog
A 'Homegrown' Art Exhibit
'Homegrown/Under 35' will showcase several young artists at Craven Allen Gallery
Oct 10, 2011 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Gregoria's Kitchen now sizzling
Authentic Cuban steakhouse opens on Chapel Hill Road
Oct 12, 2011 in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Fashion Friday: Smitten
Downtown boutique has the coolest autumn trends
Oct 7, 2011 in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Learning curve
Durham leaders are mobilizing to improve our public schools and to spread the word about all the good things already happening
October 2011: The Arts Issue
Branford Marsalis, behind the scenes at The Nasher and more!
Sep 28, 2011 in The Magazine
Upcoming Events
The year's first Triangle Restaurant Week is upon us, with a weeklong celebration of culinary excellence in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area restaurants. Restaurants like Dos Perros, blu seafood and 604 at West Village will be offering a special fixed-price, three-course meal each day they are open between today and Sunday, Jan. 29.
Calendar of Events
January
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Concerts & Live Music
Trio Jean Paul-
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Theater & Dance
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show
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Concerts & Live Music
Shamu Garcon - Cajun Dance Party
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Concerts & Live Music
Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojo's