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And on the Durham Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Good morning to you Durham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Durham is becoming a national hub for fast EV charging
  • Durham family's tragedy spotlights gaps in domestic-violence protection

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eight automakers bet better charging can help revive EV growth (wral.com) — Automakers behind the IONNA charging network chose Durham for their global headquarters and just celebrated a top J.D. Power ranking here, underscoring the city's growing role in EV infrastructure. With more than a dozen North Carolina charging sites already, including a flagship Apex "Rechargery," the company plans thousands more fast-charging bays, potentially shaping how Triangle residents drive, charge, and travel in the coming years.
   

• Durham mother killed in front of children; advocate says trauma lasts a lifetime (abc11.com) — A Durham mother was fatally shot on her way to the grocery store as her two children looked on, an attack that also injured her daughter and deeply shook the community. Local advocates and legal experts explain how such violence can traumatize children for life, while stressing the limits and importance of protective orders and personalized safety planning for domestic-violence survivors in Durham and across North Carolina.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I would like to comment the young man who took his earnings and initiated a small business.
    Instead of a sign asking, he's offering cold drinks and snacks. He's located on 15/501, near Mt. Moriah. I love his entrepreneurial spirit. I will… (Nextdoor Durham Central Park)
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    Name: Orange Juice Male Orange tabby, neutered, left ear cropped. Has white markings on chest and ears. Amber eyes. Missing from 2408 Dellwood Drive… (Nextdoor West Hills)
  • North Carolina Central University posted a job opening for Building Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping in Durham. Apply here.
  • Wolfspeed, Inc. / Cree, Inc. posted a job opening for Category Manager, 3PL, Logistics, Travel in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chapel Hill

  • UNC-Chapel Hill to Name New Residence Hall After Pioneering Black Faculty (jbhe.com)
  • Wenting Ma Awarded Second Place for 2025 Jensen Prize by the Journal of Financial Economics (umass.edu)
  • The Morning News: Mandarin World Language at CHCCS? (chapelboro.com)

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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