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In the article the author is discussing how Curtis Williams went in front of the board of commissioners for Orange County’s water authority. Curtis Williams is arguing the addition of fluorine in the water supply. Curtis Williams’ argument was that fluorine is highly corrosive and highly poisonous.
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Darryl Howard, a North Carolina native, was wrongfully charged with a double homicide involving victims Dorris Washington and her daughter Nishonda Washington. After spending nearly 23 years in prison, he was released due to newfound DNA evidence. Although awarded 6 million dollars by a federal jury, Durham City Council declined to provide the payout to Mr. Howard and his family.
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Durham residents and happily married couple Austin and Sarah McCombies, have announced a new album that is to be self-released. The name of the album is called "If you see me riding by" and is described as a collection of artful southern sounds. The album will be released on June 3, 2022, along with a live performance located at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
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John Manuel, author of "The Canoeist," takes his inspiration from the two notable rivers in Durham, NC, the Haw River and the New Hope Valley. Manuel is also the author of several published books including The Lonely One, The Natural Traveler, and The Lower Canyons.
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Durham, North Carolina County Board of Commissioners plans to begin the construction of a new youth detention center, continuing an "ongoing trend of adultification."
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Florence Dore, singer and songwriter, plans to release her second album called Highways & Rocketships. Since her first album debuted 21 years ago, the Nashville native has taught American literature at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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18-year-old, Nathan McMurray alongside siblings Evren and Eilee Centeno have formed what is known as Trash Tape Records. The Chapel Hill-based record label aspires to give upcoming artists a "blast from the past" using 1980's creativity and promotion techniques.
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In this article the author is discussing Trumps twitter posts and response to Hurricane Maria destroying Puerto Rico. The author goes on to discuss that Trump goes after people of color peacefully protesting police brutality but stand up for white supremacists that marched in Charlottesville march. This was also while not sending enough aid and disregarding Puerto Rico which was just destroyed by Hurricane Maria.
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The city of Durham, NC has launched 3 new safety pilot programs in an effort to better assist those with behavioral and mental health difficulties. Operating under H.E.A.R.T, or Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Teams, personnel hopes to provide an alternative approach to traditional police policies and procedures.
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In this article the author is discussing how the Durham county Commissioners are trying to put a value on the confederate statue that was torn down. Some people in the community talked about how the statue had historical, cultural, and sentimental value while others in the community talked about the statue reminded them of the racial issue the statue represented. The Durham County Commissioners want to take the communities feelings into consideration and think that the confederate statue goes against the inclusive nature of the community.
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In this article the author is discussing different topics like Pride being canceled for a Jewish holiday and confederate statues. The author discusses that canceling pride events for religious holidays sets a dangerous precedent. Where many Jewish LGBTQ+ community members argue that they want to participate in these events but they conflict with one of their holidays. In regards to confederate statues the argument is that there is no need for them and that they are not worth keeping up. One argument made was that they do not have statues of Nazi soldiers in Berlin so we should not had statues of confederate statues in America.
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Durham School of Arts has purchased 54-acres from Duke University, totaling 4.1 million dollars. Estimated to open in June 2025, D.S.A. hopes to increase its grades 6-12 by 2,000 students.
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The creators of Stranger Things, Ross and Matt Duffer, give fans a taste of some of North Carolina's most marked attractions. One of the most notable locations involves Pittsboro's Big Hole, a secret facility that many believe served as a nuclear bunker during the Cold War.
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Fitness enthusiast and restaurant veteran, James Hunt, has much in store for those who work in the food industry. Throughout three local gyms Durham 02 Fitness Club, Elevate Fitness and Wellness, and AB Fitness, Hunt spends time exercising with employees. James also provides workout programs and meal prep plans to everyday patrons who wish to sign up.
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In the article the author is discussing a conflict about gathering of residents on Gearwood Avenue and Drew Street for a game of horseshoes. The argument is that the gatherings should be moved to a park or facility or should stay where it is at. The conflict is between longtime residents and new property owners. This horse shoe pit is the meeting place for the local horseshoe league called the Atlantic Coast Conference horseshoe league and new property owners are complaining about the gatherings to be large loud, blocking residential roads, the use of profanity, and the consumption of alcohol. The city council is hesitant to make a decision on keeping the pit there or having it moved. Local residents say that it is a tradition but new residents say that it is a nuisance.
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