Durham schools seek $222 million in county funding
By Alison Jones
Durham Public Schools unanimously approved a $222 million request for county funding for the upcoming school year on Thursday. The request to the county is...
Father-son duo delivers comfort food with a dollop of nostalgia
By Alison Jones
It was 2 p.m. on a Sunday, and Isaiah Jernigan, 25, and his father, Shane, 51, were three hours into their usual kitchen rhythm. They...
A Durham moment: ‘He’s a guardian of democracy today’
By Alison Jones
Jax, a stately Italian shepherd, pranced down the Chapel Hill Street sidewalk past Pizzeria Toro. A sign hung off his harness, contrasting against his ivory...
State Supreme Court race could hinge on 1,700 votes
By Alison Jones
After months of uncertainty and challenges, the ongoing battle for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat — the last uncertified 2024 race in the nation...
Nate Baker, City Council’s youngest member, plays key role in debate over Durham growth
By Alison Jones
Hours into the March 17 meeting of the Durham City Council, Nate Baker addressed a crowded chamber. Attendees were there to hear the council’s decision...
State-funded private school scholarships now reach more affluent families
By Alison Jones
For over a decade, North Carolina has issued vouchers to help families afford private school tuition. But this year, the number of affluent recipients surged...

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‘Hands off!’ protestors rally in downtown Durham against federal cuts

By michelle voicu on April 8, 2025

On Saturday, energy ran high in downtown Durham as around 1,000 community members, chanting and waving posters reading “Hands Off Our Democracy” and “Resist, Resist,…