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Fitness guru embodies his business

Bodybuilding champ's 'Method' helps others achieve goals. Published: Jan. 3, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

1 year after deal, Rolling Hills sees little progress

Money has been invested, meetings have come and gone, but concrete plans for area's renewal are still in flux. Published: Jan. 3, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

County, city prep for budget squeeze

Recession will hit tax revenue hard. Published: Jan. 3, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

New NCCU provost stresses retention

Aggrey previously worked with Nelms. Published: Jan. 3, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Eight in '08

As the year comes to a close, we take stock of some of Durham's biggest local news stories of the year and give an update on new developments since they occurred. Topping the list are economic woes, crimes that revealed problems with the state's criminal justice system, and the emergence of new leaders on the local scene. Published: Dec. 27, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Old issues spill over into the new year

The old year is passing away, but it's leaving a lot behind for Durham in terms of unfinished business. And the year to come is going to bring the city and the county concerns, issues and causes all its own. Published: Dec. 27, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Neighbors applaud deer hunt

Since September, bow and gun hunters have been killing deer in four of Duke Forest's six sections. The hunting is scheduled to end December 31. Published: Dec. 27, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Clemencia Alvarez almost lost her faith. She had gone to the Buckhorn flea market with money she'd earned watching children. But when she returned to her family's trailer home on Old N.C. 10, her purse was gone. Published: Dec. 20, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Park's makeover 12 years in the making

Residents elated as city finally turns its attention to Northgate Park. Published: Dec. 20, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Homeless dead to be honored with vigil

At least 12 in county died in '08. Published: Dec. 20, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Gala lifts memory of artistic soul

Jenny Guse will be among the performers at the Carolina Theatre on Friday for the sixth annual "A Promise to Remember" sponsored by the Matthew Paul West Foundation. Published: Dec. 13, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

'Safe' jobs could blunt recession's blow

The next time you pay your doctor's bill or get stuck in traffic for a Duke home game, you can thank Durham's hospitals and universities for helping the Bull City ride out the economic storm. Published: Dec. 13, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Musical odyssey leads man to bagpipes

J.V. Hudson, 55, is part of the Triangle's slow but gradual growth in bagpipe players and listeners over the past 40 years. In 2008, he played bagpipes solo at about 60 events. Published: Dec. 13, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

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