Community Corner
🌱 Freeze Warning + Planned Vote + Solving Bus Driver Shortage
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Happy Bonfire Night Durham!
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and cool. High: 55 Low: 33.
*Durham County also has a freeze warning in effect until 10:00 am* (CBS17)
Here are the top stories today in Durham:
- Durham County commissioners are set to vote on a non-discrimination ordinance on Monday. (abc11)
- Durham Police announced that they have arrested two men in connection to a string of armed robberies at cell phone retailers and convenience stores. (CBS17)
- Durham County has officially sentenced Francisco Alvarado to 26 years in prison after he was found guilty in October for the assault of his partner's daughter. (abc13)
- Durham Public Schools considered a proposal to use private vendors to alleviate the bus driver shortage it has been facing since the beginning of the school year. (WRAL)
- One man is behind bars after learning that a downtown pub's kitchen was closed and stealing $420 dollars from the establishment under threat of gun violence. (CBS17)
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Today in Durham:
- Live Music at The Streets of Southpoint (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm), Unscripted Durham1 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm), Old Mill Farm (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
- Log Off Jam On at Boxyard RTP (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
- Comedy Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab Brewery (8:00 pm)
- Free Tour of Mystic Farm and Distillery (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
- House Party Ft. DJ Smitty at Justin's Restaurant, Bar, & Grill (8:0 0pm - 1:00 am)
Durham Patch Notebook
- Its's getting cold, temperatures are dropping, and it's Bonfire Night! If you are planning to celebrate, make sure you brush up on the City of Durham's fire pit restrictions.
- Durham Community Food Pantry is hosting their Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive today from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
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— CJ Fullford
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