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Hey there, Durham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly Umstead Road crash renews concerns about speeding and safety
  • Durham community honors Sheremy Dillard as suspect denied bond
  • How Durham's Nepalese neighbors are turning grief into global relief

Also on today's calendar: Pints for Hope and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Turning sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man dies, two injured in Durham crash on Umstead Road; SUV went airborne at 'high rate of speed': Police (cbs17.com) — A 30-year-old Durham man died and two passengers were injured when an SUV speeding along Umstead Road in northern Durham went airborne, hit a tree, and then a telephone pole early Saturday. Neighbors say the winding, deer-filled road is dangerous, and police are still investigating while asking anyone with information to contact a Durham investigator.
   

2. Judge denies bond for man accused of killing Apex teacher, basketball coach (wral.com subscription) — Friends and family of Sheremy Dillard, an Apex teacher and basketball coach with deep Durham roots, gathered in Durham for her viewing as the man accused of killing her was denied bond in Wake County court. A celebration of her life is planned at Durham's Hillside High School, where she once walked the halls as a student and athlete.
   

3. NC Nepalese community rallies after deadly Nepal-Tibet border flood (abc11.com) — Durham's Nepalese community is coming together to mourn and raise money after a devastating glacier-triggered flood and landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border left hundreds dead and many more missing. Local leaders with the Nepal Center of North Carolina are centralizing donations to send directly to Nepal's Prime Minister's Relief Fund, while families here anxiously await word from loved ones overseas.
   

4. 11 Strikeout Night from Boyle Leads Bulls to 4-0 Win (mlb.com) — Durham Bulls fans saw pitcher Joe Boyle strike out 11 batters over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-0 shutout of the Norfolk Tides at the DBAP, the team's second straight shutout. Xavier Isaac collected three hits and scored twice as Durham moved closer to first place, with Jake Woodford slated to start Sunday's series finale.
   

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    Sunday August 30
  • Usama Siddiquee →
    Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Montessori Model UN Information Session - 4th-8th (Virtual)
    Willow Oak Montessori Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Golf Tournament 2026
    Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce Treyburn Country Club 1 Old Trail Drive Durham
  • Poilcy Committee Meeting
    Willow Oak Montessori Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to thank every pedestrian and cyclist wearing visibility gear.
    I don't care if it's reflectors, lights, etc. It's safer for everyone and I appreciate it. (Nextdoor Woodcroft)
  • Olive got away from me when we were leaving Piney Woods.
    She caught the scent of a rabbit or deer and took off. She has her harness and collar which has ID attached. Please call if you see her. She is a… (Nextdoor Woodcroft)
  • Mentor Technical Group International posted a job opening for Facilities Group Leader in Durham. Apply here.
  • Surgery Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for PRN Housekeeper in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

Ok Durham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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