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Employees at Upscale Durham Restaurant Quit En Masse After the Owner Used a Racial Slur
Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar has been closed since the beginning of July. A social media post attributes the closure to a standard summer break. But former employees of the upscale Durham restaurant tell a different story. According to eight former Plum employees, all of whom worked there until a...
Best Deli Restaurants in Durham, NC
Durham is home to a vibrant deli scene, and in this article, we highlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Durham: Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery, Eastcut Sandwich Bar, and Jason’s Deli. Known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Durham, these establishments offer a unique glimpse into the rich and diverse deli culture of the city. They are known for offering some of the best Deli sandwiches in Durham.
Merge Records turns 35, Durham indie label celebrates
It all began when Mac McCaughan, a young musician who had moved to Durham as a teenager and spent his college years between Colombia University and Chapel Hill, started a band called Chunk with his then-girlfriend, bassist Laura Ballance. The band became Superchunk, which lit the fuse for Merge Records. That was 35 years ago, and today, Merge is easily one of the country’s most influential independent music labels. At a time when DIY meant doing it yourself without the internet, streaming platforms, social media and modern recording technology, the term “indie” carried a more punk-like ethos and hadn’t yet been fabricated and co-opted going the way of “grunge.”
‘It has been horrible’: RDU passengers see further flight delays, cancellations amid global outage
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Struggles persisted at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday amidst the recent worldwide IT outage, which resulted in numerous flights being delayed or canceled and causing havoc for air travelers. Antonio Hooker started his day at RDU around 5 a.m. on Friday. “I have seen flight...
Downtown Durham’s first permanent food truck park opens as seasoned vendors team up
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A bustling restaurant scene in downtown Durham is growing this week with a unique concept through the area’s first permanent food truck park. Called The Can Opener, it is now open seven days a week. An official grand opening will be held on Aug. 17.
Worldwide tech issues cause flight delays, cancellations at at RDU
The Triangle is feeling the effects of a major technology outage that grounded flights worldwide Friday, July 19. Why it matters: Travelers flying in and out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport should brace for delays and cancellations throughout the day.By the numbers: As of 4:30pm Friday, 150 flights have been delayed at RDU and 56 have been canceled, per FlightAware.What they're saying: "Please check directly with your airline for specific flight information," RDU said in a statement. The Federal Aviation Administration said airlines were working toward resuming normal operations, but to expect ground stops and delays intermittently at some airports and...
5 Perfect Patios in Pittsboro, NC
Dine alfresco at these charming neighborhood breweries, restaurants and beer gardens. The ideal backdrop for an unforgettable evening outdoors is easy to find at these neighborhood breweries, restaurants and beer gardens in Pittsboro, NC. Goats, Cows and Live Music, Oh My!. Picturesque Fearrington Village provides an ideal outdoor environment, with...
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon honored with Green Eyeshade Award
The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and effectiveness of message. Most recently, Draughon’s work was honored with Editor & Publisher Magazine’s EPPY award for best editorial/political cartoons.
Travel chaos lingers at RDU after tech outage grounds flights, frustrates passengers
RDU travelers continue to face delays, cancellations after outage. A major tech outage Friday continues to wreak havoc on travel, leaving airlines struggling to catch up and passengers facing delays and cancelations. Air travel took the biggest hit, with thousands of flights grounded and crews misplaced. Airports were still working...
Half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory July 29-30 for National Cheesecake Day
The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day by offering half price on any slice on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 2024. You need to be a Cheesecake Rewards member to take advantage of this offer. We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Triangle,...
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