Schoolkids Records Opens in Brightleaf

Schoolkids Records has opened a second triangle location in Durham in Brightleaf square, selling records, CDs, and more.

City of Durham Names Human Relations Award Winners

The City of Durham Human Relations Commission has recognized five award winners who have distinguished themselves by contributing their time and talents to promoting good human relations in Durham. The 2015 honorees are Wanda Boone for her efforts to make Durham a safer, healthier and better community; Brenda Howerton, for her advocacy and work in support of human relations;  Genesis Home  for its efforts to help families to successfully reunite, get off the streets and live independently; and Vernondo Garcia-Carroll and Sary Lili Martinez for youth Human Rights.

American Dance Festival to Honor Chuck Davis

The American Dance Festival will dedicate its upcoming 82nd season to teacher, choreographer, and ambassador for dance, Charles “Chuck” Davis.

CASA receives $100,000 for veterans housing

Community Alternative for Supportive Abodes (CASA) has received $100,000 from The Home Depot Foundation to support construction of Phase Two of The Denson Apartments for Veterans in Durham. The first phase of 11 apartments was completed in late 2014. Phase Two will include 12 apartments for veterans living with disabilities.

Square 1 Bank to be Acquired

Durham's Square 1 Financial, parent company of Square 1 Bank, is being acquired by Los Angeles-based PacWest Bancorp in a deal valued at $849 million.

Herald Sun Wins State Press awards

The staff of Durham's Herald-Sun newspaper won eight awards in the N. C Press Association’s News, Editorial and Photojournalism Awards judging.The Herald-Sun’s awards were sports news reporting, first place, Harold Guttman; sports news reporting, second place, Steve Wiseman; general news photography, third place, Christine Nguyen; feature photography, second place, Christine Nguyen; feature photography, third place, Bernard Thomas; sports photography, first place, Bernard Thomas; best video, third place, Christine Nguyen and John McCann.

Made in Durham receives $110K grant

Made in Durham will receive a $110,000 grant Lumina Foundation grant for its initiative to increase the number of people who earn certificates and degrees beyond high school.