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  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Hannah Leyva |Ben Bokun |Gilat Melamed

    Students said they were protesting the living conditions on campus, including mold and improperly working air conditioners in residence halls. The university said the rally was unauthorized and attended by people not affiliated NCCU. The school had previously said three of the five people detained Wednesday afternoon were not connected to the university.

  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Ben Bokun

    HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new facility worth nearly $23 million could be coming to Orange County as officials aim to help people experiencing mental health emergencies. The goal is to provide treatment and services for patients as young as four years old that are suffering from a variety of issues, including mental illness and substance use disorders. A new facility worth nearly $23 million could be coming to Orange County as officials aim to help people experiencing mental health emergencies.

  • 1 week ago | ncaa.com | Ben Bokun

    Scottie Scheffler highlights from the 2017 NCAA golf championships Since the first Masters Tournament in 1934, seven of 89 total events have been won by former Stanford students. But that's only one more than the six captured by Ohio State's Jack Nicklaus. And don't forget about Arnold Palmer, the four-time champion out of Wake Forest. Numerous ex-collegiate golfers are sporting the green jacket after prevailing at Augusta National Golf Club.

  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Ben Bokun

    Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 07:09 PM EDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 08:02 PM EDT FURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A hub dedicated to creativity and innovation officially opened its doors on Friday in Research Triangle Park. It’s called The Makery and it’s part of the Kidzu Children’s Museum. But people of all ages can get in on the fun.

  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Ben Bokun

    DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham’s tallest rooftop restaurant is now open for business with views of the downtown skyline. Just below sits the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, where customers can see the games from above, making the view even better. It’s a perspective of the Bull City that even longtime locals haven’t had the chance to see before. Durham's tallest rooftop restaurant is now open for business with views of the downtown skyline.

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Ben Bokun
Ben Bokun @ben_bokun
3 Feb 24

Both compensation options proposed at tonight’s DPS school board meeting failed, and it looks like classified employees will have to wait until this upcoming Thursday to find out what their pay will be. That’s when the board voted to discuss next. Members also voted to have a

Ben Bokun
Ben Bokun @ben_bokun

Classified staff members with Durham Public Schools are taking their seats for the start of this afternoon’s school board meeting. They’re eagerly waiting to hear how much they’ll be paid this month and beyond. Here’s my story @WNCN about the options on the table: https://t.co/yC29dhzZK9

Ben Bokun
Ben Bokun @ben_bokun
2 Feb 24

Classified staff members with Durham Public Schools are taking their seats for the start of this afternoon’s school board meeting. They’re eagerly waiting to hear how much they’ll be paid this month and beyond. Here’s my story @WNCN about the options on the table: https://t.co/yC29dhzZK9

Ben Bokun
Ben Bokun @ben_bokun
2 Feb 24

RT @JudithWNCN: Pennsylvania may have Punxsutawney Phil but we have Snerd in @TownofGarner ! Here's his prediction @WNCN https://t.co/cyiEp…