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Raleigh News & Observer
Viral South Durham soul food restaurant has quietly closed its doors
Kale’s Kitchen Express, a build-your-own-plate soul food spot, has closed their Durham restaurant after more than 10 years in the catering business. The fast-casual comfort food spot announced on Instagram that they were no longer serving food from their 2100 Angier Ave. brick-and-mortar location in Durham after customers inquired about its absence. “Our messages are full of people saying y’all went by the location!,” the Oct. 21 post to followers said . “We decided it wasn’t in our best interest to renew our lease there... We genuinely appreciate all of the love and support! Please stay tuned as we transition and step into this new chapter of our journey.” The family recipe-inspired restaurant offered four-item trays in two sizes, standard and heavy. Guests could pick a main dish, two sides and choice of bread for their soul food combinations. Kale’s Kitchen featured Black American favorites like mac & cheese, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, turkey wings, stuffed salmon, candied yams, baked beans and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @kales_kitchen While the storefront is no longer associated with Kale’s Kitchen, customers can still purchase meals through occasional pop-ups, catering, meal-prepping services and personal chef appointments, the
Raleigh News & Observer
Durham board rejects nearly 500 homes over traffic, environmental concerns
Residents fighting against traffic congestion and strained infrastructure in Durham celebrated a preliminary victory Tuesday night after the Planning Commission rejected two proposed developments. During a nearly three-hour meeting, the commissioners heard proposals for three new housing developments across the city, rejecting two controversial ones. Both the 437-home Morgan Farm II subdivision and a downsized 27-unit townhome project on Grandale Drive failed to secure the advisory board’s favorable recommendations. A 192-unit affordable housing project in Braggtown, however, got a unanimous recommendation for approval. The commission’s decisions are recommendations to the Durham City Council, which will vote on the projects at a later date. A fourth planned hearing, for 300 apartments on 10 acres along Slater Road in southeast Durham, was rescheduled to December. An approval for Bragtown Walk In the first case of the night, the Bragtown Walk project returned to the Planning Commission not for a rezoning, but for a “Statutory Development Agreement” to help the construction of a 192-unit affordable housing development and on-site daycare on eight acres at Old Oxford Road and Danube Lane. The project’s rezoning was successfully approved in 2023 under the name “Fairhaven Walk.” A Statutory Development Agreement is a legal contract between a
WRAL
Police: Woman faces charges after making false bomb threat on Amtrak train in Durham
A woman on an Amtrak train in Durham made a false bomb threat Tuesday evening. Durham police responded to the Amtrak train station on West Main Street for reports of a bomb threat after it arrived at the station around 8:45 p.m. "An adult female was making statements to blow...
Raleigh News & Observer
National hair salon chain opening first Triangle locations. Here's where
Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in a press release. “A salon is more than a place to get your hair done. It’s where life happens, from a child’s first haircut to neighbors catching up in the chair. As North Carolina’s communities grow, we look forward to growing alongside them and finding meaningful ways to give back.” Focused on “crafting confidence with care,” the Triangle salons will offer cut, color, style, chemical treatments, blowouts, waxing, and extension services. New salon locations Raleigh ’s location will be at 2603 Glenwood Ave. at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Oberlin Road. The Durham salon’s address is 1051 Yunus Rd off of Ellis Road while Cary ’s will be in Crescent Commons at
hoodline.com
Duke Health Pitches $575 Million RTP Hospital, Setting Up New Fight With UNC
Duke University Hospital — Source of Proposed 50-Bed Relocation. Duke University Health System wants to build a brand-new hospital at Research Triangle Park, and the price tag is steep: $575 million. The health system has filed a certificate-of-need application with state regulators, according to officials, setting off a review process that will include a public hearing next month in Durham.
Raleigh News & Observer
Duke Gardens' barred owl has a feisty side. Two visitors injured.
At first glance, the newest resident at Duke Gardens looks like a sleepy, fluffy mascot. However, some visitors around the garden have quickly learned that the cute barred owl in the bald cypress trees has a feisty attitude. Garden officials have issued a warning after multiple people encountered the owl at the Culberson Asiastic Arboretum around the red Meyer Bridge. The incidents, which have occurred during the early morning and twilight hours, began last week when a jogger reported being swooped by the bird. The jogger received medical care. In a separate incident, a family observing the owl eating prey got a little too close. That encounter left one of them with a wound. Kavanah Anderson, the director of learning at Duke Gardens, said the owl is a young male establishing his territory. He appears to have chosen the garden as the place to find a mate and raise owlets. “Owls want to make sure that they’re protecting that area, that it’s safe for them and their young, so they can exhibit some kind of defensive behavior,” Anderson told The News & Observer. Typical defensive owl behavior includes swooping down and using their sharp talons, which can pose a risk
Raleigh News & Observer
Durham police officer fired after being charged with assault in Florida
A Durham police officer facing assault charges in Florida was fired Monday, the police department said. Officer Michael Bonfiglio, 42, of Raleigh was arrested in July after allegedly assaulting a police officer and jail employees in Marco Island, Florida, The News & Observer previously reported . The Durham Police Department announced Oct. 30 that Bonfiglio had been placed on administrative duties as the department investigated the allegations. On the night of July 8, Bonfiglio allegedly grew combative after getting into a car crash on the island, court documents indicate. Officers described in written narratives Bonfiglio’s “very odd” behavior, including randomly screaming, trying to get into the damaged car and refusing medical treatment, despite complaining of pain in his leg and back. When Bonfiglio was ordered to stay away from the car, he allegedly shoved a Marco Island Police Department officer. Police found no evidence of alcohol or drugs on Bonfiglio or in the car. It’s not clear if he was assessed for potential head injuries, though officers wrote he was taken to the hospital for evaluation upon his arrest. He faced additional charges after allegedly assaulting jail staff to the point that he had to wear a spit mask, according
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USA TODAY Sports Media Group
National bowl projections for Duke football following Week 10
Duke improved to 7-2 on the season this past Saturday with a 41-3 rout of rival NC State. Running back Nate Sheppard ran for 217 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, while the Blue Devils’ defense held the Wolfpack to 217 total yards in a dominating performance. With matchups against Miami and Wake Forest ahead, the Blue Devils still control their own destiny in making the ACC title game for the second straight season. Here is how the national pundits have the Blue Devils spending the postseason. USA TODAY Sports Duke vs. Washington (Thursday, Dec. 31) Sun Bowl, Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, Texas) ESPN Kyle Bonagura Duke vs. Northwestern (Saturday, Dec. 26) Pinstripe Bowl, Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) Mark Schlabach Duke vs. Penn State (Saturday, Dec. 26) Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) Sports Illustrated Duke vs. Iowa (Saturday, Dec. 26) Pinstripe Bowl, Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) CBS Sports Duke vs. Northwestern (Saturday, Dec. 26) Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) On3 Duke vs. Arizona (Monday, Dec. 28) Holiday Bowl, Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, Calif.) Contact/Follow us @DukeWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage
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CBS Sports
College basketball winners and losers: Big deficits doom No. 2 Duke, No. 3 Illinois in loss at Texas Tech
Tuesday's college basketball schedule was heralded as one of the best nonconference days of the season. With close games, upsets and drama in marquee matchups, it's safe to say it lived up to the hype. No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Duke and No. 3 Illinois were all in action against quality opponents away from home. And two of the three went down in defeat.
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‘It’s Going to Take a Lot of Water’: Drought Conditions Continue in Durham
For over a year, the City of Durham has suffered from ongoing drought conditions. City officials estimate that Durham has roughly 80 days of easily accessible water remaining in its two reservoirs, Lake Michie and Little River, which sit at a combined 33% capacity. Upcoming weather forecasts are also not...