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Durham bus rider shares concerns, ideas to Pete Buttigieg during his infrastructure tour
As part of his infrastructure tour in North Carolina, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Durham Tuesday after spending the Monday in Raleigh.Every day, Kai Smith waits for the Number 3 bus in the Bull City to take him to work.Smith has no choice but to stand on the grass in the shade on Holloway Street. He wishes it were a little safer for people who ride the bus."Every stop should have one of those overhangs like to protect from the sun and the wind in my opinion with at least 2 benches for women and children and...
Durham City Manager Wanda Page Announces Her Retirement
DURHAM, N.C. – City Manager Wanda Page has announced that she will retire from the City of Durham after 36 years of service. She emailed her notice to Mayor Leonardo Williams and City Council members earlier today (July 1), saying she “believes now is the right moment to begin the transition of passing the torch to new leadership and allow fresh perspectives to shape the future of our beloved city.”
NCCU student Carrie Everett crowned Miss North Carolina 2024
A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned.Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29.Everett is Miss Johnston County and is a rising Sophomore at NC Central University (NCCU). NCCU is an HBCU in Durham.During the competition, Everett promoted her community service initiative "We Need Equity to Build Communities" and she performed a musical theater vocal to "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," from "Dreamgirls.""When I registered to compete this year, I only had $40 in my pocket," Carrie Everett said. "That is the reality of many young women in this country. I believe in the Miss America...
Where to see July 4th fireworks near Raleigh, Durham, other Triangle-area towns: LIST
Independence Day celebrations are taking place across North Carolina and in the Triangle.Here is a list of events and ways to celebrate July 4th in your area.WENDELLTuesday, July 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wendell Community Park: 601 W. Third Street.Visitors can enjoy food trucks, outdoor activities, and music before the fireworks display, that begins at sundown. Shuttle buses run all evening starting at 6:30 p.m. wanting to visit the park after grabbing dinner or a drink on Main Street downtown. Wendell Community Park is accepting up to 500 for vehicle parking on-site. Golf cart and handicap parking...
Durham School Board Chooses New Leadership
“Today is a new day,” said Wendell Tabb, one of two newcomers to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, in remarks after he was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Josephine Davis. Tabb and Joy Harrell-Goff joined the board after six tumultuous months that saw a...
Power back on for many customers in Durham, Wake and other counties after trees fall on power lines
Electricity has been restored to most customers across multiple counties in central North Carolina.Duke Energy workers spent the morning on Lakeview Drive clearing trees that fell on some power lines causing dozens to lose power.According to the Duke Energy outage map, only a few dozen homes lost power in that area because of it.Sunday night storms led to downed trees that fell or power linesThe peak of the outages was around 5:30 p.m., according to a Duke Energy map. The map now shows most across the Triangle should have their power back on.The severe weather also caused troubles at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. There are only a handful of delays and cancellations on Monday morning compared to the hundreds of flights on Sunday.This comes as Independence Day approaches. Airports across the country are dealing with a record number of travelers.SEE ALSO | Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 storm on Caribbean island of Carriacou in GrenadaThe storm is the earliest to ever reach Category 4 strength in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.
The Morning News: Mebane Vs. the Buckhorn Flea Market
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Using fireworks safely during Independence Day weekend
Bryson Diggs and his father Rashad Diggs have built a tradition over the years: buying fireworks together for the Fourth of July holiday. “I come with my dad basically every year,” Bryson Diggs said. They left the TNT Fireworks tent with an assortment of fireworks, including Pop-Its and the...
Durham Gets $12M Grant for Holloway Street Bus Route
In about two years, work is set to begin on a federally funded project along Durham’s Holloway Street to address the high traffic fatality rate, sidewalk gaps, and a dearth of bus stop amenities. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Durham a $12 million grant through the Rebuilding American...
NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. The annual event features more than 40 all new hand-crafted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage. This is the ninth year the event has been hosted at Booth Amphitheatre. It will run Nov. 16 to Jan.12, 2025.
The 5:00 News – Mebane Chooses Truck Depot, 828 MLK Brownfields Agreement, and More
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the Mebane City Council’s decision on the future of the Buckhorn Flea Market. We also learn more about the Brownfields Agreement draft for Chapel Hill’s 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. site. We also hear from Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg on the historic water tower in Bynum. Durham will be looking for a new City Manager, we update state news, and more. In sports, two tar heel football players earn pre-season All-American honors, and Deb Stroman weighs in on the current state of the center position in the NBA, and more.
On Air Today: July 4 Fireworks in Chapel Hill!
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Fireworks display will take place in Morrisville, despite statewide drought
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Even though most of the state is in a drought, most towns are still moving forward with fireworks displays. The Town of Morrisville is hosting its “Red, White and Boom” celebration on Wednesday, July 3. Fire Chief Nathan Lozinsky says the department is...
Hillsborough: Nomad Takes Hot Tin Roof Space, Summer Activities in Hillsborough, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more. Conversations...
GoTriangle receives $25 million federal grant to build new transit hub in RTP
GoTriangle received a $25 million federal grant to help improve the agency's regional transit connectivity.According to a press release, the funds will go toward building a new multimodal transportation center, the Triangle Mobility Hub, in Research Triangle Park. The proposed $58.3 million mobility hub will be located at the intersection of NC Highway 54 and the railroad corridor.GoTriangle President and CEO Charles Lattuca said the relocation of its transit center will provide a more efficient bus service for riders, as well as help drive new transit-oriented development."The mobility hub will provide better linkages between local and regional bus service, on-demand...
July 2024: local MUSIC spotlight
CARRBORO–Summer is shaping up to give us some terrific local music here in southern Orange County. Below are three of the shows we are excited about for July 2024 (you can explore more options by clicking on the local venue calendars linked below):. July 12, 9:30 p.m. at Speakeasy.
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