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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Woman loses nearly $2K to fake Durham jury scam. 5 On Your Side has the red flags to look for (wral.com) — A Durham woman was tricked into paying nearly $2,000 to scammers posing as Durham County deputies over fake jury warrants, part of a surge in court-related scams across central North Carolina. Investigators explain the red flags—like phone demands for payment and fake court documents—and outline steps residents should take to report scams and try to recover money.
2. A Durham moment: 'The people need to think about this' (9thstreetjournal.org) — Durham County Main Library is briefly hosting three early copies of the Declaration of Independence, giving residents a rare chance to see foundational documents up close. Locals describe pride and unease as they reflect on how the nation's ideals compare with today, before the exhibit moves on to Duke's Nasher Museum next week.
3. Durham SNAP costs remain after Senate farm bill vote (soduwelikelocal.news) — Durham County is preparing for a sharp jump in its share of SNAP administrative costs on October 1, even after a recent U.S. Senate farm bill tweak. Nearly 30,000 Durham residents rely on SNAP, and the federal cost shift from 50% to 25% will force the county to cover much more of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps benefits flowing.
4. As $343M Tribute Rising development moves forward, DHA promises residents can return (abc11.com) — A massive $343 million redevelopment of Durham's former Forest Hill Heights public housing site, now called Tribute Rising, promises displaced residents a guaranteed right to return without re-screening if they stay lease compliant. The Durham Housing Authority and developers plan nearly 900 mixed-income apartments, significant affordable units, and space for the Black Farmers' Market and a child care center, with Phase 1 construction slated for 2027.
5. Animal Festival at Christus Victor Lutheran Church on Oct. 3 - Triangle on the Cheap (triangleonthecheap.com) — Christus Victor Lutheran Church on NC Highway 54 in Durham is inviting neighbors and their pets to an Animal Festival on October 3, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Expect an animal blessing, community time, vendors, and activities designed for animal lovers looking to connect with others in the area.
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