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Respite Cafe: Durham's newest living room
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Jan 18"It's going to have a 1920s vibe with a modern touch. I'm trying to keep as much of the original parts of the building as possible." — owner Courtney Brown by Alison Saltz Courtney Brown, a self-proclaimed displaced Floridian and caffeine lover, waited... »
Durham eyes magnet schools
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Dec 11About seven years ago in March a close friend called 11-year-old Emma Duvall upset. The friend hadn't been selected to go to Durham School of the Arts. »
Meet-and-Three: The Coffee Pot of Smithfield
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Nov 27When I set out to write a column on Southern plate lunch restaurants, I had one thing in mind: the Coffee Pot of Smithfield. Anchoring one end of a small strip of rotating shops (vacuum repair, tattoos, Internet sweepstakes) on a stretch of Highway 301... »
Durham voters set to weigh-in on transit, education referendums
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Nov 08When Durham County voters get to the polls Tuesday, they'll have the opportunity to weigh in on two separate sales tax issues. Lawmakers proposed a 0.5 percent sales tax hike for transportation upgrades, including a light rail system by the year 2018; ... »
Auditions for Radio City Rockette program to be held in Durham
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Nov 03Triangle dancers with dreams to become a Radio City Rockette will have a chance to audition for a spot in their training program. The week-long Rockettes Sumer Intensive program offers dancers an opportunity to train with the world-famous Rockettes and... »
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Southern Hot Toddy
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Jan 25Southern Hot Toddy Alivia’s Durham Bistro/My Review Brightleaf, Durham It’s been over a month since I tried the Southern Hot Toddy at Alivia’s Durham Bistro, so don’t be surprised if it was just a passing winter’s fancy on their drink list. It was made... »
Sister confirms Margaret Lewis was body in Parkwood Lake
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Dec 27From correspondent Virginia Bridges A family member has confirmed the body found in Parkwood Lake on Friday is that of missing Durham resident Margaret Lewis. Marcia Lewis also confirmed that funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Howerton B... »
Durham Public Schools superintendent recommends delaying magnet school changes
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Dec 07From correspondent Virginia Bridges Durham Public Schools Superintendent Eric Becoats says he will advise the Board of Education to re-evaluate a controversial proposal to revamp magnet and other schools of choice. “The community delivered a very cle... »