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Hunter Meadows moved to Chapel Hill in 1987 to attend UNC and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in sculpture. He started sculpting and working with metal in 1990, and began blacksmithing in ‘93 and working with precious metals as a goldsmith in ‘96, the same year he attended […]
Five years ago, champions and staffers of the American Dance Festival (ADF) saw a long-held dream fulfilled. For the first time, ADF claimed permanent dance studio space. “Now, in people’s minds, we’re seen as year-round, not just a seasonal festival,” says Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter. The 5,000-square-foot Samuel H. Scripps […]
Atmosp’hair Bringing the style of the “Glam Voyage” collection by Framesi, these red tones do not fade and are perfect for vacations, fiery as a Hawaiian sunset. The Atmos team chose a glamour razor pixie haircut for this style with a high gloss using Oribe Star Glow styling wax and […]
Born and raised in Durham – she attended Eno Valley Elementary School, Brogden Middle School and graduated from Riverside High School – Katie Basden started her solo career at age 15 before moving to Nashville at 18. In 2016, Katie placed as a Top 20 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice,” […]
Treats without the toothache. That’s what Dr. Jenny Citineni of Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry was after. While running a rural children’s dental clinic in New York City, “Jenny became frustrated at how hard it is to really instill healthy eating habits,” says husband and co-founder Tom. “In particular, sugar is […]
Food insecurity is a reality for more than 50% of the children in Durham Public Schools (DPS). They qualify for the free or reduced price lunch programs and often have little connection to where fresh food comes from. This is one problem Stan Holt works on as a vice president […]
When I had initially told my wife that I wanted to record an album, I was well prepared with a logical, in-depth and multi-layered counterargument for what would most certainly be her rightful objection. There are things like retirement planning, college funds, a mortgage and groceries that can and should […]
Seven years ago, Bettina – who grew up in Raleigh and majored in middle grades education at UNC – spent a summer in college as a part-time teacher at Durham-based Student U, a college-access nonprofit that supports students from middle school through college. After graduation, Bettina became the organization’s third […]
Drivers racing north on Roxboro Street might not notice the boys in French blue dress shirts and striped ties milling about near the sidewalk, or the sign at the intersection with East Trinity Avenue that reads “Durham Nativity School.” But those familiar with the institution say it’s one of the […]
Most people try to get bugs out of buildings, but Central Park School for Children welcomes them in. A new project taken on by third-grade teacher Chanel Carrell led to the installation of an “observation hive” of bees at the school, which helps students become excited and engaged in learning […]
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