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This article is discussing the actions Deputy Sheriff Mike Andrews during a riot/protest in Durham, North Carolina. The article discusses how Deputy Sheriff Mike Andrews did not stop the protesters from pulling down a confederate statue.
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In this article the author is discussing the shifting political environment of Durham, North Carolina, due to Pierce Freelon running for mayor. Pierce Freelon would be the next youngest candidate to be the mayor of Durham.
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Due to the rise in inflation rates, American consumers are bracing for the impact of a massive tax hike that began in 2019. More specifically, residents of Raleigh, NC have experienced a tax increase of 20-23% with little sign of deceleration.
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In this article the author is discussing the confederate statue Silent Sam on UNC’s campus. Students camping around Silent Sam to protest stated they would not be leaving until Silent Sam was taken down. The week before protesters were not stopped while taking down another confederate statue. The article follows the theme of confederate statues through the south being taken down or protested to be taken down.
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For nearly 50 years, the Durham City Eno River has been a sanctuary for many plants, animals, and patrons. Now, the River and Recreational Park are at risk of a potential development totally 380 housing units. Protesters are reaching out to anyone who wishes to save this small piece of North Carolina history. Visit enoriver.org to help save/preserve the Eno, even the smallest voice can make an incredible difference.
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In this article the author is discussing the affordable housing crisis in Garner. Due to the influx of young business minded people moving into the area. Apartments like the Forest Hills Apartments gave residents with section 8 housing vouchers a few days to move out for renovations. Fewer apartment buildings are accepting section 8 housing vouchers and the city is having to put individuals and families temporarily into hotels and motels while the issue is being resolved.
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Amidst the spread of the Coronavirus, the United State’s economy felt a devastating blow to its big corporations, small businesses, and individual workers. Here is a look at the experiences of 13 artists, immigrant workers, bartenders, private contractors, and more, who share their experiences of a post-pandemic world. As the country struggles to make ends meet, there is a strong emphasis on positivity, courage, and togetherness.
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In this article the author is discussing a new course being created and added to Duke’s Medical School. This course was thought of and created by a student named Liu. The thought process is that medical students that study the human body through medical illustration will help the student understand different structures of the human body better. The medical art class is directed to first year medical students and the course consist of four sessions.
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In this article the author is discussing the reaction of Randi Harrison when they learned the history of the neighborhood they were moving into. The Uneven Ground project helps to show how white privilege has changed Durham in the past and presently. The Uneven Ground projects are photographs that try and show how minorities groups resided in these areas but they were influenced by “white privilege.”
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Small business owners of the tristate area have discovered a great way to promote their brand, Tik-Tok, more specifically, Food Tik-Tok. Businesses such as Andia’s Ice Cream, Raleigh Cheesy, and Queso Monster have attracted thousands of followers through viral tik-tok videos. Now, the social media platform has become a new-found way of extending one’s products/services throughout the entire world.
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The Duke, a Roger Mitchell film, will now be playing in a theater near you. The film will portray the famous art heist of 1961, involving Francisco de Goya’s “Portrait of the Duke of Wellington” and the National Gallery of London.
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In this article the author is discussing what happen senior members of the LGBTQ+ community experience when going into assisted living situations. Many seniors in the community talk about having to go back into the “closet,” meaning hiding their queer identity, in fear of being discriminated by their care staff. The article also discusses that Les Geller helped found SAGE, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders, in New York but now is helping create a chapter in Raleigh. This is an attempt to help find affordable housing services for queer elders.
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Currently, North Carolina is one of the leading states in imprisonment rates. Since 1970, the incarceration rate has seen a 615% increase with little evidence of decreasing. A new approach involving citations may help taxpayers and give low-level criminals a second chance.
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This article is discussing Christopher Ross’ statement on most events being canceled due to a Jewish holiday. Christopher states this can open the door for other groups having reasons to cancel pride events. Christopher states that in New York no matter the weathers or other activities was pride ever canceled.
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Psychiatric patients are expressing that it feels criminalizing to exhibit poor mental health. Frequently, North Carolina patients are transported to the Holly Hill psychiatric hospital in Raleigh, and while in transport it is procedure that patients are handcuffed due to safety precautions. Due to local law enforcement officers having little expertise with mental health, government officials are considering contracting private security company's that do have experience in this field to ensure that the safety of all parties will be guaranteed.
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