Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, Durham's new police chief, was sworn in Monday, June 6. She is the city’s first black female police chief and said she looks forward to working with people in the police department, community leaders and city administrators.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
NCCU School of Law Dean nominated to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors on (HBCUs)
N.C. Central University School of Law Dean Phyliss Craig Taylor has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
MakerLab now open at Durham County Library
The Durham County Library located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, has opened a new space: MakerLab @ Main. Patrons can enjoy 3-D printing, space to tinker and experiment with Lego robotics kits, a watercolor bot, sample circuits, basket weaving, woodworking and other crafts, as well as librarian, taught classes in specific crafts at designated times.The lab is on the second floor and has a cement floor, and a marking wall for brainstorming ideas. All events are free; some registration will be required because of limited slots. The lab will have open hours every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow independent exploration of the equipment.
Friday, June 3, 2016
New, 75 acre, Hollow Rock Nature Park opens Sunday
Hollow Rock Nature Park, a 75-acre nature preserve at the border of Orange and Durham counties, will hold its grand opening Sunday at 2 pm.The park is located at 692 Erwin Rd. in Durham.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Go Triangle extends transit to Carrboro
GoTriangle, the public transportation authority that provides regional bus transit to Wake, Durham and Orange counties, will soon go to Carrboro. Beginning in August, the 405 route, which runs through Durham and Chapel Hill, will extend its route to and from Carrboro.
NCCU Chosen as HBCU Awards Finalist
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been chosen as a finalist in eight categories of the 2016 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Awards.Finalists were selected from more than 600 submissions from around the nation. Criteria included media exposure and impact on institutional progress made during the 2015-16 academic year. Winners will be announced during the HBCU Awards Ceremony July 15 at the University of District of Columbia.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Delta adds another new flight
Delta is adding three daily, year-round flights between RDU and Newark Liberty International Airport, starting Nov. 6. The flights will be operated by GoJet Airlines, a Delta Connection carrier, using two-class 65-seat CRJ-700 jets.
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