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From Huntington Beach to North Carolina, Charlie Kirk’s death has unleashed rage, firings & fear.

Neo-Nazi rallies in CA. Teachers & workers here losing jobs. Far-right activists weaponizing outrage.

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From California Streets to North Carolina Classrooms: How Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparked Rage, Retaliation, and Fear - Bull City Citizen
Durham, NC — On September 10, 2025, video from Huntington Beach, California, lit up social media. Dozens of demonstrators waving American flags and shouting “White man fight back!” filled the streets,...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Durham’s own Crayons2Calculators was honored as Hometown Heroes at the @DurhamBulls game — recognized for making sure every DPS teacher has the supplies they need to teach. bullcitycitizen.com/crayons2calc...
Crayons2Calculators and Brianna Kennedy: Building Classrooms of Hope in Durham - Bull City Citizen
At the Durham Bulls’ stadium, where cheers usually echo for home runs, a different kind of victory was celebrated last week. The spotlight wasn’t on athletes, but on educators, volunteers, and leaders...
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September 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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From overlooked recruit ➡️ $8M man.

Darian Mensah’s journey from Tulane breakout to Duke QB is a modern American success story; grit, culture, and the power of NIL.

Durham, meet your new star.

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From Underdog to Duke’s Spotlight: Darian Mensah’s Rise Through Heart, Hustle, and Huge NIL Deals - Bull City Citizen
Darian Mensah didn’t just walk onto Duke’s campus—he sprinted into the spotlight, carrying the aspirations of his family, the promise of generations, and a blockbuster NIL contract that redefined expe...
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September 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Sheriff Clarence Birkhead & @NCDemParty Chair Anderson Clayton slam NC’s permitless carry push.

“Putting guns in the hands of 18yr+ w/ no training is a recipe for disaster.”

GOP just 1️⃣ vote away from overriding Gov. Stein’s veto.

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September 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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SCOOP: At just 21, UNC guard Seth Trimble has turned his NIL earnings into history—becoming the youngest Ben & Jerry’s franchise owner ever. 🍦🏀

From Black Wall Street’s legacy to NIL’s future, this is more than ice cream—it’s ownership.

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UNC’s Seth Trimble Scoops Up History: At 21, He’s the Youngest Ben & Jerry’s Franchise Owner - Bull City Citizen
Seth Trimble, a 21-year-old UNC basketball guard, has made history not on the hardwood — but behind the counter of one of America’s most iconic ice cream brands. Using his Name, Image, and Likeness (N...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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North Carolina is home to 11 HBCUs — from Durham’s own @NCCU to @ncatsuaggies, the nation’s largest.

These campuses drive culture, community, and over $1.7B for our state’s economy. Their legacy is Black excellence, past and present. 🦅🐏

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North Carolina’s HBCU Legacy: Eleven Campuses, Generations of Impact - Bull City Citizen
North Carolina stands tall as home to 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), more than nearly any other state in the nation. These institutions, spread from the mountains to the coas...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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NC Medicaid cuts

• 3% across-the-board for providers
• 8–10% for hospitals, nursing homes
• 10% for autism therapy
• No more Ozempic/Wegovy for weight loss

Durham: ~65,000 residents on Medicaid could feel it first.

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$319M Medicaid Shortfall Hits North Carolina: What It Means for Durham - Bull City Citizen
Durham, N.C. — North Carolina’s Medicaid program is bracing for a massive funding shortfall of $319 million after state lawmakers failed to fully meet projected needs, according to a letter from the N...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Durham’s sheriff says ICE is “everywhere, like roaches,” but reminds residents:
✔️ Show license/registration in traffic stops
✔️ No need to answer status questions
✔️ Don’t let ICE in without a warrant
✔️ You don’t have to go with them

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Sheriff Birkhead on ICE in Durham: “Know Your Rights” - Bull City Citizen
Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead isn’t mincing words when it comes to federal immigration enforcement in his community. Speaking at a recent event, Birkhead compared ICE’s presence to “roaches…...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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NC makes a big move on AI: Gov. Stein signs EO24 creating an AI Leadership Council & Accelerator. Durham Rep. Zack Hawkins named a founding member—pushing for jobs, ethics & innovation.

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North Carolina Assembles Its AI Task Force, with Durham Representative Zack Hawkins at the Helm - Bull City Citizen
On September 2, Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order No. 24, establishing North Carolina’s new AI Leadership Council, AI Accelerator, and oversight framework for artificial intelligence. Among i...
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September 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Big win for Bahama neighbors: NC Court of Appeals strikes down approval of Mason Farms subdivision in rural Durham. Judges ruled the county failed to follow its own development rules.

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Appeals Panel Halts Mason Farms Subdivision in Durham - Bull City Citizen
In a closely watched ruling with implications for county planning, the North Carolina Court of Appeals this week overturned Durham County’s approval of the Mason Farms subdivision, finding the county ...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Durham homeowners hit with higher property tax bills after 2025 reappraisal, some up $1,400. 10K+ appeals filed. Relief programs exist for low-income residents as county leaders stress revenue funds schools & services.

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Sticker Shock on Ninth Street: Durham Homeowners Grapple With Tax Reappraisal - Bull City Citizen
Durham, N.C. —For the first time since 2019, Durham County homeowners are confronting sharply higher tax bills. As the dust settles on the 2025 property reappraisal, Commissioners and residents alike ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Ninth Street rang out with “¡Vamos Luis!” as Duke students, faculty & Durham residents rallied for beloved C1 bus driver Luis Juárez, now facing deportation after losing TPS. His fight is our city’s story.

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Durham Rallies Behind Duke Bus Driver Facing Deportation - Bull City Citizen
On a summer evening along Ninth Street, chants echoed in Spanish and English: “¡Vamos Luis!” and “Let’s go Luis!” The crowd of Duke students, faculty, and Durham residents gathered not just to support...
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August 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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RDU’s next wave of international flights is tropical: nonstop routes to Montego Bay, Punta Cana & the Bahamas are on the horizon. Easier escapes, more competition, and new global links for the Triangle.

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RDU Opens Tropical Skies - Bull City Citizen
This winter, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will bring an easier, more direct escape to sunseekers in the Triangle. Airlines have added multiple nonstop routes to tropical destinations—inc...
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August 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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A new arthouse cinema is coming to downtown Durham: Skin and Bones Theater will open at 118 W. Parrish St. in 2026, from the team behind Shadowbox Studio. 50–60 seats, film, talks & community events.

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Durham’s Arthouse Cinema Bets on Revival - Bull City Citizen
Downtown Durham is about to add as much imagination as architecture. At 118 West Parrish Street—a storied three-story commercial block between the Unscripted Hotel and Mechanic & Farmers Bank—artists ...
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August 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Federal agencies are active in Durham, sparking fear in undocumented communities. Activist Ivan Almonte warns: “We have to work harder to protect them.” Advocates push back as HB10 & ICE cooperation raise risks. #ncpol

Full report in the Bull City Citizen.

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Activists Speak Out Against Federal Immigration Crackdown - Bull City Citizen
A growing federal enforcement presence in Durham is fueling heightened fears among undocumented residents. Local organizer Ivan Almonte, director of Durham Rapid Response, warns that this climate plac...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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NCCU just unveiled an immersive nursing lab with 3D projections, sounds & even smells—letting students train for emergencies in a safe, realistic setting. First of its kind in NC.

Full story in the Bull City Citizen.

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NCCU Nursing Students Step Into a New Reality - Bull City Citizen
North Carolina Central University has introduced a new tool in training tomorrow’s nurses: an Immersive Interactive Room, a state-of-the-art lab that surrounds students with projected sights, sounds, ...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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In Apex, a proposed 189-acre data center could bring $10M in tax revenue—but also raise alarms over energy demand, pollution & quality of life. Neighbors are mobilizing ahead of key council meetings.

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The Stakes of a Proposed Data Center on Shearon Harris Road - Bull City Citizen
On 189 acres just south of Old U.S. 1 in New Hill—a rural enclave in western Wake County—black cows graze peacefully beside weathered farmhouses. But this quiet idyll now faces a powerful new force: a...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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A week after the crash that killed his parents, UNC student Noah Nunney speaks out: grief, resilience, and hope as his siblings recover. Community support has raised $300K+ for the family.

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UNC Student Speaks Out After Parents’ Fatal Crash - Bull City Citizen
A week ago, Noah Nunney, 19 and a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, watched helplessly as his family’s van never arrived on campus. What followed was a descent into grief t...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Durham’s on the move! Plans are rolling for a 26-mile Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail — and YOUR input can shape it. Public workshops: Aug 27 (Edison Johnson) + Aug 28 (Spruce Pine). Let’s build a safer, connected Bull City.

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How Your Voice Could Build a 26-Mile Link from Downtown to Roxboro - Bull City Citizen
Durham residents can help shape a multi-use greenway that would connect downtown Durham to Roxboro. The proposed Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail would convert about 18 miles of inactive rail in Durham Co...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Pope Francis has died at 88.

From Immaculate Conception to Holy Infant, Durham’s Catholic community mourns the loss of a humble shepherd who preached justice, mercy, and love. His impact was global—but felt deeply here.

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Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Global Loss Felt Deeply in Durham, N.C. - Bull City Citizen
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a transformative figure in global religious discourse, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21,
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April 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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5 detained during a student-led protest at NCCU over housing conditions. Students demand safe, mold-free dorms. University says it was an “unauthorized rally.” Charges include trespassing + resisting. Full story: bullcitycitizen.com/in-durham-st...
In Durham, Students’ Voices Rise Amidst Arrests at NCCU Housing Protest - Bull City Citizen
DURHAM, N.C. — A student-led protest advocating for improved housing conditions at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) culminated in the detention of
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April 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Flick the Stick” or face the flick-off.
GoDurham just made it official: No smoking. Anywhere.
From platforms to concourses, Durham Station is now a smoke-free zone—cigs, vapes, cigars, all of it.
Health > haze.
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Smoke Signals No More: GoDurham’s Full Smoking Ban Aims to Clear the Air for Good - Bull City Citizen
For years, riders at the Durham Station Transportation Center have stepped off buses and into a haze—not just from exhaust fumes, but from cigarette smoke
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April 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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A Wake County deputy entered a home without permission to serve a civil lawsuit—then shot the family dog 4 times, killing her. Her name was Zelda. bullcitycitizen.com/unleashed-fo...
Unleashed Force: The Tragic Shooting of Zelda and the Call for Accountability in Wake County - Bull City Citizen
In a quiet Raleigh neighborhood, a tragic incident has ignited a firestorm of controversy and raised serious questions about law enforcement practices. On the
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April 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Durham City Council rejects annexation of 218 acres at Sheffield Farms (702 homes) amid enviro, school & affordability concerns—but unanimously adopts Vision Zero Action Plan to end traffic deaths. Growth meets grit in Bull City. Full story . #DurhamNC #ncpol bullcitycitizen.com/growth-gridl...
Growth, Gridlock, and Vision: Durham City Council Weighs the Future in Split Decision on Sheffield Farms - Bull City Citizen
In a charged and pivotal meeting on Monday evening, Durham’s City Council offered a revealing glimpse into the city’s evolving priorities, voting down a
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April 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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NC Democrats are fighting to raise the minimum wage to $22/hour and guarantee paid family leave for millions.
Is this the beginning of a worker revolution in the South?

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$22 an Hour? NC Lawmakers Just Dropped a Bombshell Plan That Could Change Your Paycheck Forever - Bull City Citizen
In a concerted effort to address the economic challenges confronting North Carolina’s workforce, Democratic legislators have unveiled a series of proposals
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April 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM