This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Mayor O'Neal on Weekend Violence + Durham School of Arts Relocation

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Durham.

Christina Fullford's profile picture
Christina Fullford, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Good Morning Durham, It's Alcohol Awareness Month!

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 83 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Durham today:

  1. On Monday, Durham's Mayor Elaine O'Neal spoke out regarding the weekend gun violence that left three dead among the at least 10 who were shot. O'Neal emphasized that being an elected official does not exempt her from feeling pain over gun violence. "It goes back to the same issues: Poverty, lack of access to job opportunity, lots of access to guns," said O'Neal, as she also expressed that violence is a community issue that needs a community response. (WRAL)
  2. The latest addition to the weekend list of shootings came from a multi-vehicle crash in which one vehicle's windshield was pierced by 5 bullet holes. Officers have not released any further information, and traffic was diverted from the scene at the intersection of Burke Street and House Avenue. (CBS17)
  3. A $5,000 reward is being offered by the Durham County Sheriff's Office for information leading to an identification and arrest in the shooting at two on-duty officers on Saturday. The officers were in the area of Keystone Place and Dearborn Drive around 9:30 pm working an active and ongoing investigation when two men fired multiple shots at them. At this time the suspects have not been identified and are at large. (CBS17)
  4. Durham's School of the Arts is facing the decision to relocate, or remain at the location it has occupied since 1995. Even parents who have supported DSA's campus move are facing mixed emotions. The current location allows the campus to be connected to the downtown Durham art scene, and the move will be costly for the school, however the current campus is outdated and in need of major renovations. (INDY Week)
  5. Organizers of next week's Raleigh-Durham Startup Week are expecting hundreds of participants to come and learn from entrepreneurs and investors during the four-day event. The programing starts on Tuesday, April 19 and features four themes and a keynote session on Wednesday, April 20. (WRAL Tech Wire)

From our sponsor:

Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?

To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.

Today in Durham:

From my notebook:

  • April is Alcohol Awareness Month and on Monday, Governor Roy Cooper officially declared the month reminding everyone of the opportunity to have conversations about underage drinking and highlight the work of community organizations across the state. (CBS17)
  • The Frontier is hosting a Burnout and Exhaustion Prevention discussion for professionals from 12:00pm-1:00pm today.
  • Freddy's on Watkins Road is hosting an Easter Egg Giveaway today while supplies last.

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

  • Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience: A Color-Filled Exhibition of Lights and Reflections at The Streets at SouthPoint (See schedule)
  • Add your event

Loving the Durham Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— CJ Fullford

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Durham