🌱 Santa Spotting + College Grant Extension + Detention Vacancies

Happy National Espresso Day Durham!

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First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and cooler. High: 46 Low: 21.

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Here are the top stories today in Durham:

1. If you are looking to take the family to see Santa this year, there is a variety of locations across the Triangle you can head to. (WRAL)
2. The Durham Co-op Market is offering 10% off from now through November 29th on some of their holiday offerings. (Durham Co-op Market Facebook)
3. North Carolina Community Colleges will be expanding the Longleaf Commitment Grant program to 2020 high school graduates. All 58 community colleges in NC are participating in the program to help students through federal pandemic relief funds. (abc11)
4. Three of the largest sheriff's offices in NC are seeking to fill detention officer vacancies. Durham has 68 vacancies, that make up 30% of its positions. (CBS17)

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Today in Durham:

• Trivia by Sir Nick at Beer Study (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
• Lego-Mania at Durham Public Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
• Kids Night at Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
• Tuesday Blues Jam at the Blue Note Grill (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
• Live Music Tuesdays at The Oak House Durham (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)

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Durham Patch Notebook

• It's National Espresso Day and if you're gearing up for holiday prep, you're going to need it! Check out Bean Traders to get a small cup of Durham warmth.

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