RALEIGH, NC — Several Triangle-area restaurants have once again been recognized among the nation’s best, securing semifinalist spots in the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards. […]
Author: Sylvester Street
Woodcroft Parkway Extension Project Moves Forward with Community Input and Construction Timeline
Durham is advancing the long-anticipated Woodcroft Parkway extension, a project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity between Hope Valley Road (NC 751) and […]
Durham Rescue Mission Mobilizes to Aid Homeless Amid Freezing Temperatures
As temperatures in Durham plummet to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, the Durham Rescue Mission has intensified its outreach efforts to assist the homeless population enduring the […]
Black entrepreneurs and professionals. Remember “Black Wall Street on MLK Day
DURHAM, NC – The Durham community gathered Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on the city’s deep-rooted history as […]
Fire Destroys Durham Home, Leaves Residents Displaced and Claims Pet’s Life
DURHAM, NC – A devastating fire tore through a home in northern Durham early Monday morning, leaving two residents displaced and resulting in the death […]
Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Durham Murder
DURHAM, NC—The Durham Police Department has identified 40-year-old Chasaray Newman as a suspect in the murder of LaMarcus Alston, 45, and issued an arrest warrant […]
Teen’s Death Sparks Community Mourning and Call for Justice in Durham
DURHAM, NC — On Thursday evening, hundreds of family members, friends, and community members gathered at Magnolia Pointe Apartments to release balloons in memory of […]
North Carolina’s Former Chief of Staff Injured in Greensboro Shooting
GREENSBORO, NC – Krishana Polite, the first Black Chief of Staff for North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, was critically injured in a shooting on January 1, […]
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, Civil Rights Icon
DURHAM, NC – The Durham community mourns the loss of a civil rights icon, Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, whose lifelong dedication to justice, education, and […]
Durham Mayor Calls for Community Action After Teen’s Tragic Death in Weekend Shooting
DURHAM, NC – A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot at the Magnolia Pointe apartment complex on Saturday afternoon, sparking calls for action from Durham Mayor […]