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🌱 Krzyzewski Family Scholarship + Voter ID Appeals Accelerated
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Durham.
Happy National Be Heard Day Durham!
First, today's weather:
Breezy in the afternoon. High: 80 Low: 53.
Here are the top four stories in Durham today:
- Duke has created the Krzyzewski Family Scholarship to honor Coach K and his family for the 42 years they have been in Durham. The scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional leadership, and will be awarded to five students each year from any sport in their final year of eligibility. (FOX8) Although the Tar Heels claimed victory over the Blue Devils on Saturday, Coach K. was happy to turn the page and found symbolism in the loss for new beginnings. (abc11) In attendance at the game were ninety-six of Coach K.'s former players. (KRON4)
- Hundreds gathered to show support for Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion on Saturday afternoon. The gathering included Ukrainian people, policymakers, historians, and more. (CBS17, WRAL) Many NC residents have also been using Airbnb to provide financial aid to Ukrainian residents, by making reservations, simply to provide income to hosts. (WRAL)
- Justin Long, a Durham missionary with the World Missions Ministries of the Pentecostal Holiness Church is headed out to Hungary to help Ukrainian refugees. Long and other missionaries will be handing out supplies to the refugees that have fled to Hungary. (CBS17)
- The North Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to accelerate appeals in the photo voter identification lawsuit. The justices granted the request on Wednesday, and they will begin hearing the case without waiting for the Court of Appeals to deliberate first. Oral arguments are not scheduled but they will likely take place this summer. (Rockingham Now)
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Today in Durham:
- Virtual Bingo with Durham Parks and Recreation (12:00pm-1:00pm)
- Trivia Night at Ponysaurus (6:30pm-8:00pm)
- African Dance Class at Hayti Heritage Center (6:30pm-8:00pm)
- Spirited Away with Durty Bull Film Club (7:00pm-9:00pm)
- Adult Game Night at Justin's (8:00pm-1:00am)
From my notebook:
- It's National Be Heard Day and the best way to do that is to be knowledgeable and vocal about who represents you.
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens is just beginning to bloom. (Best of the Bull Instagram)
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— CJ Fullford