The News Scroll
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Five More Years! Duke Reappoints Brodhead (N&O)
"President Brodhead has provided inspired leadership to Duke University over the past eight years, successfully navigating through a period of great change and challenge, and positioning Duke extraordinarily well for the future."
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NAACP's Barber Inspires NCCU Grads (Herald-Sun)
“You live at a turning point in history. These are tough times, troubling times. We see mean and oppressive politics taking us in the wrong direction. Why are you here? Maybe it’s because there’s a God who has to raise a counterforce to injustice."
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Nearly 5,000 Graduate from Duke (N&O)
It’s a good world out there, with extraordinary opportunities to grow, share and solve problems, Fareed Zakaria told the graduates of Duke University Sunday morning.
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County to continue offering domestic partner benefits (Herald-Sun)
County Commissioners have voted 5-0 to continue offering domestic-partner insurance benefits to county employees, no matter what voters statewide decide to do today with a “defense of marriage” amendment that’s on the ballot.
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Emily K sends off first Scholars to College class (Herald-Sun)
Nine young women are part of the Scholars to College program’s inaugural graduating class. Each of the women – their common gender is just a coincidence – is headed to college next year, and most will take with them significant financial help.
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Bioventus hits the ground hiring (N&O)
Bioventus, which debuted Monday, has nearly 500 U.S. employees and intends to hire about 50 additional employees, including about 20 at its Emperor Boulevard headquarters. Bioventus currently has 60 workers in Durham, including a management team.
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DA: Durham needs its own crime lab (Herald-Sun)
Durham County’s acting District Attorney Leon Stanback told local elected leaders, judicial staff and others at a Durham Crime Cabinet meeting on Friday that he’d like to see Durham get its own crime lab for blood and drug analysis.
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Wells delivers final sermon as dean of Duke Chapel (Herald-Sun)
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells, who has served as dean of Duke Chapel since 2005, announced in December that he was leaving this summer to become the vicar of St. Martin-in-the Fields in London.
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No more reservations at Magnolia Grill (N&O)
Barker notes that walk-ins can be accomodated on most nights except for graduation and Mother's Day weekend (May 11 and 12) but there's no guarantee that you will get a table. Barker wrote, "The response to our announcement has been overwhelming."
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The Carolina Theatre unveils 2012-13 Star Series (Herald-Sun)
Harry Belafonte, Nnenna Freelon, comedians Larry Miller, Richard Lewis, Jake Johannsen and Kathleen Madigan, Bela Fleck, John Tesh and many more!
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Durham Literacy Center finds a home (Herald-Sun)
The Durham Literacy Center plans to begin renovating the building at 1905 Chapel Hill Road this month as a permanent home for the nonprofit organization. Renovations are scheduled to begin this month.
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Woodard files campaign forms late (N&O)
State Senate candidate and sitting City Councilman Mike Woodard filed required documents with the State Board of Elections and state Ethics Commission more than two months late.
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1-year-old critically injured in hit-and-run (N&O)
Four people were injured, one of them critically, in a hit-and-run accident on the North Roxboro Street exit ramp from northbound Interstate 85 late Wednesday night. Police caught up with the pickup’s driver and charged him with DWI and hit-and-run.
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New Food Truck #1: Big City Sandwiches (Carpe Durham)
Specializes in preparing sandwiches that feature fresh local produce, homemade condiments, artisan breads and wholesome cold cuts from Applegate Farms that are free of hormones, antibiotics and nitrates.
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New Food Truck #2: MaMa Duke's
MaMa Duke’s, Mediterranean eats with a Southern influence, is the truck of father-son team Michael and Mike Alexakis. (Mike used to work in the kitchen of the Federal as a sous-chef).
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Children take in Calder exhibit at the Nasher (Herald-Sun)
In the eyes of children, Alexander Calder’s “Orange Paddle under the Table” is magic. The sculpture grows from a single pumpkin-colored paddle suspended below the edge of a table, precariously balanced on a single point.
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The Cookery could add event space (Herald-Sun)
The owners of the rentable commercial kitchen The Cookery are looking to expand their business by opening an event space that they hope would provide another avenue for food entrepreneurs to showcase their products to consumers.
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Funeral today for LeRoy Walker (Herald-Sun)
The funeral for the trailblazing track coach, Olympics official and chancellor emeritus of N.C. Central University will begin at Duke Chapel at 11am.
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Neal students talk to astronauts (Herald-Sun)
"Station, this is Neal Middle School,” Principal Jill Hall said at 10:12 a.m., looking into one of two large video screens in the gym. “How do you hear me?” “Neal Middle School, we’ve got you loud and clear aboard the International Space Station."
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Page: Amendment One "mean-spirited, cruel" (Herald-Sun)
Incumbent Michael Page and challenger Larry Dixon on Tuesday and Wednesday joined 10 other candidates who’ve announced opposition to the controversial proposal.
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Bulls skid hits 10 games (Herald-Sun)
The loss to Norfolk is the Bulls’ 13th during their 14-game road trip, and they have a day off before opening a 10-game homestand on Friday against Indianapolis.
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Cinco de Mayo events (Carpe Durham)
May 5 is another one of those amazing days in Durham.
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Police search for missing woman (N&O)
Durham police are seeking the public's assistance as they search for a missing 55-year-old woman who was last seen on Chapel Hill Road.
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Majority of commissioners candidates don't want Marriage Amendment to pass (Herald-Sun)
Ten of Durham’s 14 County Commissioners candidates have clearly and publicly signaled opposition to a proposed “defense of marriage” amendment to the state constitution.
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D.R. Horton suspends practice of reserving mineral rights (Herald-Sun)
Texas-based home builder D.R. Horton Inc. is suspending its practice of reserving the rights to oil, natural gas and other materials in and under properties it sells in North Carolina.
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Obama tackles student loan interest rate issue (Herald-Sun)
President Barack Obama said Thursday that preventing interest rates on federal student loans from doubling in July is a “no-brainer” and should appeal to both congressional Democrats and Republicans.
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LeRoy Walker, NCCU's chancellor emeritus, dies at 93 (Herald-Sun)
A barrier-breaking coach who made his mark in track and field and then used that to enable Durham to put its stamp on the international map has died. Dr. LeRoy T. Walker passed away Monday at the age of 93.
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Mineral rights returned to some D.R. Horton homeowners (Herald-Sun)
Records filed Monday with the Durham County Register of Deeds show D.R. Horton giving the mineral rights back to 22 property owners, many of them in the Swann’s Mill development, and others in the Carillon Forest subdivision.
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Non-vote on Amendment One sparks silent protest (N&O)
About 18 people staged a silent protest Monday night after the Durham County commissioners pulled a planned resolution opposing Amendment One from their agenda.
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Board of Commissioners removes Amendment One resolution from meeting agenda (N&O)
Durham County officials pulled a resolution from the agenda that opposed a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions.
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A review of Doolin's Irish Pub (Carpe Durham)
The atmosphere is all Irish pub, and it has an interesting layout with the main bar taking prominence.
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A little rain can't stop a Durham Earth Day celebration (Herald-Sun)
This year, there were smaller numbers of people out and about in jackets and rain gear or toting umbrellas, stopping at the booths of vendors offering information about recycling, energy savings, and bicycling, or other green-focused topics.
Features
Eighth-Grader Helps Sri Lankan Children
A Duke School student has put together a two-day event to raise money for children living in poverty
May 16, 2012 by Mark Griffin in DM Blog
Design for Dance!
Enter the American Dance Festival’s 80th Anniversary T-shirt competition
May 14, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A Supreme Treat
Children from The Lerner School got the chance to meet a famous political figure
May 15, 2012 in DM Blog
Prepare for Battle
McKinney hosted the Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands Launch Party in Bay 7 last Wednesday
May 14, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Rules of Contraction
Tips for finding a pro to help with major home repairs
May 15, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
Riverside Educator wins Teacher of the Year
Alaina Burr, ESL teacher at Riverside High, was awarded the honor at last night’s Teacher of the Year Banquet.
May 11, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: I Scream, You Scream
Make your own ice cream, dig some New Orleans blues, walk the tightrope and more this weekend
May 10, 2012 in DM Blog
A Foodie Fright
The short dark comedy "Foodie" screens at Motorco next Thursday
May 9, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Eight Durham Companies Among 25 to Watch in NC
Durham-based CED issued its third annual list of promising North Carolina companies
May 8, 2012 in DM Blog
Bellan’s Dance at Duke
The dance theater presents its Birth of Existence Project
May 8, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Supporting Scholastics
Contributing sponsors to the Durham Nativity School Scholarship Fund enjoyed a VIP reception before last Friday's Kirk Whalum concert
May 7, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
When You’re Good to Mama
Ideas for how to treat mama right this Mother's Day
May 7, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Schoolhouse Rock!
A Nature School field trip with Schoolhouse of Wonder and students from Holt Elementary School
May 2, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
It's Been Real, Magnolia
Legendary, pioneering, award-winning Magnolia Grill to close May 31
May 2, 2012 in DM Blog
This Sunday, Hear from Saints and Sinners
The Women's Voices Chorus performs May 6 at Duke Chapel
May 1, 2012 in DM Blog
Get in Trouble at The Scrap Exchange
A variety of courses to sharpen your skills this month
May 1, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
May 2012
The Best of Durham, profile of tyro developer Josh Parker and much more
Apr 30, 2012 by Matt Dees in The Magazine (2 Comments)
Saxophonist supports schooling
Grammy winner Kirk Whalum performs in Durham Nativity School fundraiser
Apr 30, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Remembering Blake Hubbard
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of the teen whose life was tragically cut short
Apr 27, 2012 by Dana Lange in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: Elvis is Entering the Building
Elvis Costello headlines another chock-full Durham weekend
Apr 25, 2012 in DM Blog
A Portly Red
Portugese winery uses port grapes to make dry reds of "exceptional personality"
Apr 25, 2012 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
An Art Walk to Remember
Come out this weekend for the most dynamic and diverse Art Walk Spring Market yet
Apr 25, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Hitting the Blue Note
The Blue Note Grill offers quality food and live music every night
Apr 24, 2012 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Copper thief shuts down Watts Grocery; Broad Street Cafe reopens at 5pm!
The restaurants are without water after some 30 feet of pipe were cut out overnight
Apr 24, 2012 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Bag It
Hook up your wedding guests with the ultimate Bull City gift bag
Apr 24, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
Pearl Jam
Hamilton Hill Jewelry’s April trunk show introduces rare Fiji pearls to the Triangle
Apr 23, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
'Cue Snob Sez: Bull City Bar-B-Que Co. is legit
Check out this line of award-winning, homemade rubs and sauces
Durham Academy Hosts Special Olympics
Check out these photos of the athletes and their Durham Academy "buddies"
Weekend Best Bets: Pies, Puppets and Planet Earth
Eight fun events for your Earth Day weekend
Apr 18, 2012 by Rachel Apostoles in DM Blog
Auction for Arts
Head to Bay 7 at American Tobacco on Friday evening to have a blast and help Trinity School
Apr 18, 2012 in DM Blog
A New Zealand Knock-Out
Welcome spring with this sippable Sauvignon Blanc
Apr 18, 2012 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Auction for Arts
Head to Bay 7 at American Tobacco on Friday evening to have a blast and help Trinity School
Apr 18, 2012 in DM Blog
For All It's Worth
Local restaurant owner Chuck Hayworth is promoting more than his menu at Worth It Cafe
Apr 17, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Requiem for Full Frame
A quick reflection on this year's Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Apr 16, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Support the Emily K Center this Mother's Day
Get your tickets now for the 2nd annual Mother's Day Ball
Apr 13, 2012 by Rachel Apostoles in DM Blog
All On The Lawn
American Tobacco’s annual summer entertainment series is back!
Apr 12, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Rue Rules
Our wine expert found exciting (and filling) dishes with a wine list to match during a recent visit to Rue Cler
Apr 11, 2012 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Always Home in Durham
Check out this new consignment furniture store
Apr 10, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog (1 Comments)
History Finds a Home
The Museum of Durham History lands first physical site
Apr 9, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A Hop Around Hope Valley
Take a tour of Durham’s most modern homes this Saturday
Apr 9, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
McKinney: As Good As Advertised
Durham-based agency fights for major account on premiere episode of AMC reality show "The Pitch"
The Brains Behind the Brand
Joe Davy of EvoApp gives a little background on his company
Apr 4, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Evolve Your Business at EvoLabs
A new co-working environment opens in Brightleaf Square
Apr 4, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Help Fund Hope
National Pawn teams up with the Center for Child & Family Health for fundraiser
Apr 3, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Battle of the Bay
Local businesses played in a three-on-three basketball tournament last Friday at ATC
Apr 2, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
April 2012 - The Design Issue
Our most ambitious magazine to date celebrates our city's style and creativity
Mar 30, 2012 by Matt Dees in The Magazine
Fêteing Full Frame's First Team
A reception for major supporters of the documentary film festival at Cassilhaus
Mar 26, 2012 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (1 Comments)
An Evening of Empowerment
In celebration of Women’s History Month, six influential women in Durham share their stories of adversity, inspiration and triumph
Mar 20, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
O Say, Can You Sing?
National anthem tryouts at DBAP: A Durham tableau
Mar 19, 2012 by Ellen Ciompi in DM Blog (6 Comments)
The Aesthetic Fringe
New vintage furnishings store opens in South Durham
Mar 13, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Durham Community Land Trustees celebrates 25 years
DCLT has been building homes, building community and building trust since 1987
Mar 13, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Sister Act
Sisters Brita, Krista Anne, and Sarah Rose Nordgren have teamed up to launch The Makery, an e-commerce website with an emphasis on local art and handmade goods
Mar 13, 2012 by Rachel Apostoles in DM Blog
Great Gregoria's
Crab cake salad, fried green plantains and skirt steak, oh my!
Feb 28, 2012 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
Bruce Hornsby Sounds Off
He loved playing Durham, and that's just the way it is
Feb 28, 2012 by Rachel Apostoles in DM Blog
G2B Strives for Quality Comfort Food
New ownership, new chefs and a new look at the Shannon Road restaurant
Feb 23, 2012 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (1 Comments)
A Commitment to Better Business at National Pawn
The Better Business Bureau named Bob Moulton of National Pawn the recipient of the 2011 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Feb 17, 2012 by Rachel Apostoles in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Is Durham the Next Austin? A Conversation
Austin ex-pats gather over Shiner Bocks and brisket (naturally) to talk about how Durham is and isn't like the vibrant, innovative Texas capital
Feb 13, 2012 in DM Blog
Pass the Bull City Buck$
A Durham-focused loyalty rewards program launches today
Feb 15, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Krzyzewskis Emotional in Accepting Chamber's Civic Honor Award
The entire family was lauded for their contributions and commitment to Durham
Feb 14, 2012 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Make Your Mondays Meatless
Eleni Vlachos explains why you should start your week as a herbivore
Feb 13, 2012 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
This is Jeopardy!
How did Durham resident Ellen Ciompi fare during her recent experience on the iconic game show?
Feb 10, 2012 by Ellen Ciompi in DM Blog (6 Comments)
Recipes: Out-Of-This-World Mac-and-Cheese and Herb-Roasted Striped Bass
You, too, can cook like Jason Cunningham of the Washington Duke Inn. Well, probably not. But if you get even close on either of these recipes, you're in for a treat.
Feb 9, 2012 in DM Blog
Upcoming Events
The annual festival has celebrated African and African American history, culture, art and traditions in Durham since 1969. This year, Durham Parks and Recreation hosts the festival at the CCB Plaza, where folks can enjoy live national and local talent, ethnic food, community organizations and merchants, arts and crafts, and more. Also be on the lookout for weekday events around the community in the days leading up to the festival.
Calendar of Events
May
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Home & Garden
Nature Storytime
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Theater & Dance
The Professors
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Food & Drink
Home Fries Cookin' Team
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Festivals & Fairs
Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival