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Sigma Gamma Rho and WGU extend partnership

Monday, June 1, 2026

By Staff Reports

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has signed a new partnership agreement with online nonprofit Western Governors University. As part of the agreement, Sigma Gamma Rho members can apply for the WGU Sigma Gamma Rho Scholarship and the WGU Service & Leadership Scholarship, both valued up to $5,000, disbursed in credit of $1,250 per term for up to four terms. WGU

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Orange Habitat opens applications for Weavers Grove

Thursday, May 28, 2026

By Staff Reports

CHAPEL HILL — Beginning June 1, Orange Habitat will accept applications for seven homes in Weavers Grove, its new mixed-income community in Chapel Hill: one two-bedroom duplex, two three-bedroom duplexes, two three-bedroom townhomes and two four-bedroom townhomes. Weavers Grove brings together Habitat homeowners and market-rate homeowners in one

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NC SBI to break ground on new headquarters and campus development

Monday, May 18, 2026

By Staff Reports

RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation will host a groundbreaking ceremony May 19 at 10 a.m. to mark the beginning of a transformative campus development project at 3320 Garner Road. The ceremony will celebrate the launch of construction for two new SBI facilities — a new headquarters building and a separate Logistics

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Breastfeed Durham hosts pregnancy expo and family festival

Monday, May 11, 2026

By Kylie Marsh

DURHAM – Durham is dubbed “the City of Medicine” but lacked a “baby-friendly” hospital until 2024. “…And that made me feel really angry,” Love Anderson, one of the founders of Breastfeed Durham told The Tribune. At the time, robust lactation support was only available in Chapel Hill. The World Health

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NCCU Class of 2026 urged to lead with purpose and courage

Saturday, May 9, 2026

By NCCU Communications

DURHAM — In her introduction of guest speaker the Rev. Gwendolyn Boyd, North Carolina Central Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon warned, “If you have not heard her speak, hold on to your seats, graduates.” Boyd served as the 14th president of Alabama State University, worked in the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, was the

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SE Raleigh Promise breaks ground on first purpose-built community

Monday, May 4, 2026

By Kylie Marsh

RALEIGH – “It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood,” said Sondra Collins, Southeast Raleigh Promise board chair, Friday morning. The official groundbreaking ceremony of 25 units of mixed-income affordable rentals took place on Gregg Street in Southeast Raleigh. “Laws alone don’t fulfill promises. People do,” Collins

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Urban Ministries opens Hope Day Center

Monday, April 27, 2026

By Kylie Marsh

Urban Ministries new Hope Day Center. DURHAM – Although Durham’s homeless might secure a bed at a night shelter, they often can’t find a safe, comfortable place in the daytime. Urban Ministries of Durham opened its Hope Day Center last week, which provides a stable environment and essential resources weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Durham teen uses flight simulator program to prepare for air force career

Sunday, April 26, 2026

By Staff Reports

Jairus Mathieu and his instructor. DURHAM – Durham Parks and Recreation is giving teens a chance to take flight and learn what it’s like to be a pilot through a new Aviation Flight Simulator Program at the Durham Teen Center. One local teen is using this experience to move towards a career in aviation. Jairus Mathieu, known to family and

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