Charlotte Wray
Durham, Hillsborough
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Here are 14 soccer-loving Triangle bars where you’ll find World Cup magic Original
We’re soccer crazy in the Triangle, and the biggest sporting event in the world is upon us. The 2026 World Cup kicked off this week. Soccer governing body FIFA has built the largest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches. North Carolina won’t host any games, but there will be massive watch parties throughout the Triangle. Some have already pledged to play every game of the tournament. Here are 14 soccer-loving bars to watch the 2026 World Cup.
New sushi & burrito restaurants (+ a sports bar) are opening in Durham Original
Durham has been the big winner of restaurant openings this week. The Bull City has a new sports bar and burrito restaurant, and a new sushi spot is joining a development at RTP. Here are a few restaurant openings you might have missed. The well-known chef Katsuji Tanabe and local restaurateur Anthony Rapillo are partnering again on a new concept, KatSushi Bar. The restaurant will be at Boxyard RTP, where Tanabe and Rapillo also operate La Taqueria by Katsuji.
A new sports bar in Durham may have you feeling like storming the court Original
Beyond the stadiums and arenas, it’s the barstools and banks of televisions where sports can feel just as alive, where passion pulses amid strangers and comrades alike, joined by this collective thrill of the game. A new sports bar in Durham is ready to meet a major sports moment. The very first weekend at EO’s Athletic Club carried two of the biggest games of each and every year: Duke-UNC basketball on Saturday, Feb. 7 and the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8. But everyone shows those games.
The Enduring Story of Tung Chung Fort
Past meets present – high-rise complexese sit behind a centuries-old fort Conservation eforts – clear discrepancy between stone and brick A newish addition to the old fort Remaining artifacts of the school kitchen Building overtaken by moisture, mold and mother nature Broad stone steps wrap around the fort Where high-rise complexes now stand, shores were once vulnerable to pirate attacks.
A Welcome Home: Runyambo family will soon have a house in Hillsborough
The concept of “home” will soon take residence in a physical house for the Runyambo family that has spent the majority of the last 20 years fleeing genocide in their home country and moving around the United States.
In the Whispers of Stone
Jade mountain-shaped brush rest (left), Duan inkstone with 6 dragons (right) Porcelain toad-shaped inkstone in Ge ware glaze Duan inkstone featuring the rising sun over wavering seawater Agate water dripper in the shape of a “bi-xi (mythical creature)” Crystal brush rest in the shape of “Chi (dragon)” Table screen with auspicious animal decoration in celadon glaze (background), Gourd box with Oblong Songhau Inkstone Inkstone with turtle-shaped finial Inkstone with turtle-shaped finial...
About Us - CULTURE
About CULTURE CULTURE is a monthly English-language publication featuring photos and essays aiming to answer readers’ questions about how to appreciate art, travel, lifestyle, food, wine and community. We offer background and perspectives to curious readers enquiring about these noble pleasures of life. Contact Details Address: CULTURE Magazine, Room 810, 8/F, The Icon, 320 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 6693 5365 Email: editor@culture-hongkong.com
Contrasting speed and accuracy approaches to measure executive functions in three low-and middle-income countries
PLOS ONE, Aug 2023 Executive functions (EF) can be measured by tests assessing accuracy, reaction times and by computing scores which combine these two components. Interpretation issues can arise from the use of different scoring methods across studies. Given that EF measures and their scoring methods are predominantly developed and validated in high income countries, little is known about the generalisability of such methods cross- culturally.
Early-life stature, preschool cognitive development, schooling attainment, and cognitive functioning in adulthood: a prospective study in four birth cohorts
Summary Background Nutrition is important for growth and brain development and therefore cognitive ability. Growth faltering in early childhood, an important indicator of early adversity, is associated with poorer developmental outcomes, some into adulthood, but this association probably reflects early-life deprivation. We aimed to investigate the associations between early-life stature, child IQ, and adult IQ.
M+ Museum - CULTURE
Bloodline – Big Family No 17 Balcony view of HK harbour West Kowloon Cultural District promenade A guide for your first visit Hong Kong has a new world-class destination with the grand opening of M+ Museum. This gallery is grand in scale, scope and reach and is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary visual culture in the world. I recommend going with a purpose. Plan to walk around unencumbered by taking advantage of the free self-service lockers.
High Gothic - CULTURE
Label Stop, Foliate Green Man Retable Element of the Infancy Cycle The exhibition highlights the contributions made during the Gothic period that are often overshadowed by the enlightened Renaissance period. In the twelfth century, Early Gothic architecture developed in Northern France as new technologies were applied to renovate and rebuild churches designed using traditional Roman architecture. As technologies conquered construction limitations, aesthetics drove design.
Assessing psychological well-being measures among South African adults in the birth to twenty plus cohort
Original Research Assessing psychological well-being measures among South African adults in the birth to twenty plus cohort Feziwe Mpondo, Charlotte Wray, Shane A. Norris, Aryeh D. Stein, Alan Stein, Linda M. Richter African Journal of Psychological Assessment | Vol 3 | a44 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajopa.v3i0.44 | © 2021 Feziwe Mpondo, Charlotte Wray, Shane A. Norris, Aryeh D. Stein, Alan Stein, Linda M.
Tai Fu Tai Mansion
Tai Fu Tai Mansion stands as a shining example of a nineteenth-century multi-courtyard residence in Wing Ping Tsuen, San Tin. During the time of the mansion’s development, owning land was a standard way of preserving wealth. Built as a large study hall, the Mandarin-style building complex is a richly embellished estate blessed with spacious grounds. The estate and its name tell the story of the Man clan’s prominence.
Executive functions form a single construct and are associated with schooling: Evidence from three low- and middle- income countries
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Charlotte Wray, Alysse Kowalski, Feziwe Mpondo, Laura Ochaeta, Delia Belleza, Ann DiGirolamo, Rachel Waford, Linda Richter, Nanette Lee, Gaia Scerif, Aryeh D.
High Island - CULTURE
Entrance to Tin Hau temple The green demon, Favourable Wind Ears Abandoned housing in Pak A W Pristine vertical lines cut through the azure sky. Their tones, coloured in varying shades of brown, glint golden in the sunlight. These hexagonal columns make up the natural wall called the High Island Formation. Volcanic eruptions dating back 140 million years are the cause behind their unique and uniform design.
Henderson County, N.C., Considers Putting Vital Records Online
County officials are looking at proposals to preserve physical copies of records like marriage licenses while making them available online. Some 80 counties in the state already offer these services. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch / November 1, 2019 Shutterstock/welcomia (TNS) — The county is looking into an online support and pay portal for those seeking vital records, but it'll also have to make sure hard copies of those same records are preserved — at a much higher cost.
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Initiative Put on Hold in Vance County, N.C.
Though the county high-speed broadband initiative remains on track, public Wi-Fi hot spots for citizens to connect to for free while out and about town aren’t likely to happen on the same timetable.
Following a Racial Discrimination Investigation, Orange County Schools Settled a Retaliation Claim Made by the Investigator
In September, Orange County Schools settled two federal complaints filed by a senior district official over claims of discrimination and retaliation. According to a settlement agreement obtained by the INDY, chief communications officer Seth Stephens filed a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights against OCS on April 29, alleging that he had been subjected to retaliation.
Warren County, N.C., Gets Public Safety Broadband Cell Sites
Warren County received two cell sites, which will be placed in Warrenton and near Lake Gaston, that give first responders “increased coverage, capacity and capability” when handling emergencies. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch / August 12, 2019 (TNS) — Thanks to a new, nationwide broadband initiative to bolster public safety communications, Warren County, N.C., first responders will now have access to a more reliable wireless network when carrying out emergency operations.
North Carolina County Picks Recipient for Broadband Project
In the kickoff meeting, the county decided the first sector to receive coverage would be the northwest quadrant of the county, in the Oak Hill area, which is vastly unserved. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch / July 24, 2019 Shutterstock (TNS) — Granville County, N.C., officials kicked off conversations and solid plans for broadband Internet deployment last week, following through on their part of the Tri-County’s initiative to bring high-speed access to unserved areas.
Vance County, N.C., Approves Contract with Open Broadband
Vance County Commissioners this week unanimously approved a contract with Open Broadband, in support of economic development, to deploy wireless broadband across the county, a project almost three years in the making. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch / July 3, 2019 (TNS) — Vance County, N.C., residents could see the results of the county’s recently approved agreement with Open Broadband as early as this fall.
An Alleged Incident in a High School Parking Lot Adds to Orange County Schools’ Racial Tensions
In late April, an Orange High School student parked on campus in or near what’s known among students as “redneck row,” the back row of the parking lot. When he returned to his car, his mother told principal Eric Yarbrough on May 1, he found a message written in dust on his windshield: “Park in your own spot [N-word].” Much about this incident isn’t clear. The student didn’t take a photo of the message—he washed it off at a nearby gas station—and security cameras didn’t capture anyone leaving it.
Rural Counties Get $10M for Broadband from N.C. Legislature
The state annually ranks counties by greatest need. This year, it is giving out $10 million to 19 rural counties to help them boost their efforts to bring high-speed Internet to their residents. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch / May 10, 2019 (TNS) — On Wednesday, North Carolina state legislators awarded nearly $10 million in grants to 19 rural counties across the state in hopes that it would accelerate broadband Internet-access projects.
Panorama: broadening perspectives – The Appalachian
(Left to right) Jake Reeves, Sara Mylin, Abby Nichols, Anna Somerville, Olivia Shields, Emmy Oakley, Maggie Mills and Kendall McGee. Not pictured: Lauren Wilson. (Left to right) Jake Reeves, Sara Mylin, Abby Nichols, Anna Somerville, Olivia Shields, Emmy Oakley, Maggie Mills and Kendall McGee. Not pictured: Lauren Wilson. (Left to right) Jake Reeves, Sara Mylin, Abby Nichols, Anna Somerville, Olivia Shields, Emmy Oakley, Maggie Mills and Kendall McGee. Not pictured: Lauren Wilson.
Working with the plants: Greenhouse prepares for fall plant sale – The Appalachian
Charlotte Wray August 25, 2015 Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories Housing over 900 species of plants, Appalachian State’s Biology Greenhouse has spent over a year growing some of the plants that will be at the semi-annual plant sale Aug. 27 through 29. “Here, the whole building is my responsibility,” greenhouse manager Jerry Meyer said. “My love, of course, is actually working with plants.” The greenhouse is full of plants that span from eight feet to less than an inch tall.
Appalachian Voices
The federal government is deciding whether to grant the state of Tennessee’s 2010 request to designate a portion of land in East Tennessee unsuitable for surface coal mining. It is currently accepting public comments on the matter. On Sept. 30, 2010, the state of Tennessee petitioned the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to prevent surface coal mining on land within 600 feet of certain ridgelines.
The Food Summit: Seeding community resilience – The Appalachian
Photo by Dallas Linger. Charlotte Wray April 5, 2016 Filed under A&C, Events, Top Stories Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The doors to the Great Hall of the Living Learning Center stand open, allowing the brisk spring wind to flow into a room filled with faces from the local food system and sustainability initiatives.
Regional/County Election Results [Updating]
Welcome to our coverage of the 2016 Election results. A bold "X" next to a candidate's name indicates a projected winner. Check back in for updates, as they will be constant throughout the night. NC State Senate, District 23 Mary Lopez Carter (Republican) Valerie Foushee (Democrat) X NC House of Representatives (District 50) Rod Chaney (Republican) Graig R.
Booneshine Brewing Co. to give Boone a new taste – The Appalachian
Tim Herdklotz, co-founder of Booneshine Brewing Co. and Garrett Williams, a volunteer at Booneshine, pose for a photo inside the new facilities. Booneshine Brewing Co., Boone’s newest brewery, opened on July 1. Tim Herdklotz, co-founder of Booneshine Brewing Co. and Garrett Williams, a volunteer at Booneshine, pose for a photo inside the new facilities. Booneshine Brewing Co., Boone’s newest brewery, opened on July 1.
Federal agency considers restricting surface mining in Tennessee
By Charlotte Wray, Spring 2016 Editorial Assistant Carol Judy of the Clearfork Community Institute and Willie Dodson, right, of Appalachian Voices speak in support of the Lands Unsuitable For Mining designation at a January hearing in Jacksboro, Tenn. The Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee are home to diverse habitats and headwater streams that are vital to tourism and safe water, but these have been jeopardized by the threat of coal mining.
Trio of North Carolina Counties Close to Broadband Agreement
The three counties are in the process of selecting a wireless provider to help deliver high-speed Internet to rural areas that currently lag far behind the access of more densely-populated areas. by Charlotte Wray, Henderson Daily Dispatch, N.C. / April 16, 2019 (TNS) — High-speed Internet access will be a possibility for parts of Vance, Granville, and Franklin counties in North Carolina as early as September.
Krystal Little Says Her Child’s School Discriminated Against Her. An OCS Investigation Agreed.
On February 11, after three new school board members were elected on promises to combat racial disparities in Orange County Schools, the board approved a policy acknowledging “persistent racial intolerance, inequities, and academic disparities” in the district and called on school system officials to interrupt discriminatory “systems, structures, policies, and practices.” Four days earlier, armed with video and audio recordings, the mother of a first-grader at Cameron Park Elementary School...
Murder suspect arrested
Police have arrested a man in connection with a November 2018 murder which was an apparent opioid overdose. Hillsborough Police arrested Nathan Windham on Tuesday, March 26, after he was charged with second-degree murder, selling/delivering heroin, a schedule 1 controlled substance, and selling/delivering a counterfeit controlled substance, according to a news release from the Town of Hillsborough. He is being held at the Orange County Jail under a $600,000 secured bond. On Nov.
Tourism programs unveil new Hillsborough bus
Images of vibrant and historic Hillsborough are now featured on a Chapel Hill transit bus. The new moving billboard was unveiled Thursday in front of the Hillsborough Visitors Center. The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and The Hillsborough Tourism Program worked together to implement this project to inform residents in southern Orange County of what Hillsborough has to offer.
Matthew’s Chocolates to relocate
Matthew’s Chocolates is moving, but just across the street. The chocolate shop, which opened on owner Matt Shepherd’s birthday on Nov. 21, 2007, will make the haul from 107 N. Churton St. to 104 N. Churton St. This building one held Bona Fide Sandwich Co. The bold blue building with yellow accents will soon open as Matthew’s Chocolates before the end of March. Shepherd does not anticipate closing the store during the move.
Two men arrested for multiple vehicle break-ins and larcenies
Police have arrested two men for a series of vehicle break-ins and theft. Isaiah Patterson, 18, and Desean Monroe, 17, both of Durham, were arrested Sunday night for 11 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle and four counts of misdemeanor larceny. According to video footage, the men targeted unlocked cars in Heritage Apartments and Elfin Pond, both located on Orange Grove Road behind the Mayo Street Shopping Center.
Man accused of shooting at state trooper caught
A man accused of shooting at a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Tuesday morning has been arrested after an hours-long manhunt. The suspect, Tyler Lloyd Grantz, 20, of Kernersville, was apprehended around 11 a.m., when authorities located him in a wooded area near Blackwood Mountain Road in Orange County, approximately 1.5 miles behind the Emerson Waldorf School.
Hillsborough Police to hold Community Summit
The Hillsborough Police Department will hold a Community Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 27 to receive feedback and questions from local residents. The meeting will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hillsborough Town Hall Annex Board Meeting Room at 105 E. Corbin St. The department aims to use this event to continue a positive relationship with the Hillsborough community by addressing concerns and covering hot topics.
ABC Store to be completed by late October
Hillsborough will soon be the home of the largest freestanding ABC store in Orange County. The store will be located in the Oakdale Shopping Center on Old NC Highway 86, situated closest to the road. The building will be among the last few businesses that will be constructed in the center that includes Pizza Hut and Jersey Mike’s, and is adjacent to UNC Family Medicine at Hillsborough, among others.
Persia Sublime
Sia Yazdanfar didn’t know that a return trip to his home country would ignite a brand new vocation. Born in Tehran, Iran, Yazdanfar came to America as a teenager. It would be three decades until he returned again. Uprooting his life in Hillsborough, Yazdanfar sought to reconnect with his family, culture, and his native lands. As the eldest of ten grandchildren, he wanted to see his grandparents who are in their mid-90s.
Verizon to install fiber optic lines along town streets
Fiber optics lines will be installed by Verizon contractors along several town streets over the coming months. Globe Communications, a contractor for Verizon Access Transmission Services, will begin work installing fiber optic cables on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The project, which is part of a larger Raleigh-Durham fiber optic installation operation, should be completed within a few months, weather pending, according to Project Manager Dave Adams.
“No Racist Wall Rally” held Sunday evening
Local activists denounced President Donald Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency on Sunday, with a “No Racist Wall Rally.” On Sunday, a smattering of about 20 local residents gathered on the Old Orange County Courthouse lawn. A few stood alongside North Churton Street, holding a banner that read, “No Human is Illegal #AbolishICE.” On Friday, Feb.
Cedar Grove Fire Department receives loan for new fire truck
The Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department has a new addition to its station: a brand new, bright red fire truck. This truck replaces a 17-year-old fire truck at the station and will assist the station’s 34 volunteer firefighters in saving life and property across one of the largest fire districts in Orange County. Recently, the department received a $360,000 zero-interest loan to purchase the truck.
Orange High Drama Club raises over $1,450 for charity
The Orange High School Drama Club has raised over $1,450 for hungry families in Orange County. For the past three years, the drama club has presented a winter show that is both a performance and a charity benefit. This year, the student-run crew presented three episodes from “The Twilight Zone,” raising nearly $1,500 over just four nights of performances to benefit the Farmer Foodshare donation station at the Eno River Farmers Market. On Friday, Feb.
Town votes against convenience fees for utility payments
After lengthy discussion and consideration of public comments, Town Commissioners voted to not charge convenience fees for utility payments. As the Town of Hillsborough prepares for utility billing to revert back to in-house services at the end of February, commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a $3 charge per credit card transaction in order to cover the annual cost incurred by the town for card fees related to water and sewer bills.
Silver Alert issued for 84-year-old Orange County man
An 84-year-old Orange County man who suffers from dementia has been reported missing. A Silver Alert has been issued for Theodore Roosevelt Parrish, 84, of 5900 Running Green Rd. in Chapel Hill. His last known location is in Virginia. Parrish, who suffers from dementia and a traumatic brain injury, was reported missing by a family member at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, according to a news release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
DNA technology helps identify child-victim in 20-year-old homicide
This story is ongoing and will be updated as information is received. DNA testing and ancestry technology have helped identify the murdered child located under a billboard in Mebane over 20 years ago, authorities said Tuesday. With the help of cutting-edge DNA technology and the expertise of the genetic genealogy consultant associated with the Golden State Killer case, this cold case has turned into two solved missing persons cases.
The Parlour on King opens downtown
A new salon downtown aims to retain the intimacy of small town stores that have come and gone over the past few decades. Located on West King Street in the “Old Cup-A-Joe” spot or, most recently, the home of a used book store, the narrow building with white paned windows has been given new life as The Parlour on King Salon and Spa. Looking to foster community and gain customers through positive word of mouth, owners Lindsay Horne and Jessica Turner feel their salon’s name captures that feeling.
Orange County Schools acknowledges “persistent racial intolerance,” adopts new equity policy
After Orange County Schools Board of Education members unanimously passed an equity policy Monday night, the district must now decide how to implement this policy in local schools. The equity policy acknowledges the “persistent racial intolerance, inequities and academic disparities in [the] district” and has been established in “an effort to eliminate racial intolerance, and other forms of intolerance, inequities of opportunity, and academic disparities” in Orange County Schools.
Tucker named new director of Burwell School
The Historic Hillsborough Commission recently named Ronda Tucker the new director of the Burwell School Historic Site. Tucker, who has served as the site director for the last three years, replaces Kate Faherty, who stepped down after three years as director at the culmination of the recent year-long Elizabeth Keckly exhibit. Faherty is a longtime advocate of the school and has spent over 15 years heavily involved in research about the Burwell School.
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