Thorpe's Joins Forces with National Ground Transportation Company

After 22-years of operation, Durham-based ground transportation company Thorpe's Inc has joined forces with Harrison Global LLC, a national ground transportation company headquartered in Massachusetts. Thorpe's contact information and website will remain as is however, the company will now operate as Thorpe's Inc., a Harrison Global Company.

Duke Names New Director of Social Science Research Institute

Duke University professor of economics and public policy Thomas Nechyba has been named director of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI).

FiveOneNine Games Releases "Political Rampage"

The Durham-based startup FiveOneNine games has released its first game, “Political Rampage,” for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad. In this political game, players debate as if they're on the campaign trail.

NCCU Names New Law School Dean

N.C. Central University has named Phyliss Craig-Taylor its new law school dean. Craig-Taylor is only the University's second female law school deal in its 75-year history. Most recently serving as associate dean for academics at Charlotte School or Law, Craig-Taylor served on N.C. Central's law faculty as a professor from 2000 to 2006.

Durhamite Wins $11,000 on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

Durham's David Klionsky won $11,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The show was taped in October 2011 and aired June 27, 2012.

ADF Opens New Permanent Home

The American Dance Festival will their new space the Samuel H. Scripps Studios at 721 Broad St., Monday. The opening of the studios marks the first time in the festival’s 79-year history the organization will own real estate and be able to provide year-round programming at its own facilities.

Monuts Donuts to Open Shop in Downtown Durham

Mobile doughnut business Monuts Donuts will open a brick and mortar shop in Downtown Durham slated for mid-late July.