Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Durham Writer Earns NC Science Fiction Award

The North Carolina Speculative Fiction Foundation awarded the 2014 Wellman prize to Durham author Mur Lafferty for her book “The Shambling Guide to New York City.”

FDA Approves BioCryst Flu Treatment

Durham's biotech company BioCryst has had its flu treatment, RAPIVAB approved by the FDA.

Bar Virgile Now Open

Bar Virgile has opened on Main and Mangum Streets. There are 49 seats and a menu with upscale cocktails and French country food.

Kimbrell's Furniture will Relocate

After 70 years of being located in Downtown Durham, Kimbrell's Furniture will relocate from its 101 W. Chapel Hill St. location.

Pet Resort to Expand in Durham

Suite Paws Pet Resort will open a location in Durham at 4350 Garrett Rd.

RDU Terminal 1 Receives LEED Certification

RDU Terminal 1 has received LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Durham's Phononic Raises $44.5 million

Phononic, a Durham company working to change the way refrigerators work, has secured $44.5 million in new financing.