The first Black-owned brewery in Durham, North Carolina is now officially open for business. Mike Potter, the entrepreneur who has already brought other vibrant ideas to the community, opened Proximity Brewing on Dec. 3, Axios reported. The historic brewery includes an indoor bar, lounge and outdoor patio. Potter partnered with some of the state’s top […]
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s Delta Zeta Sigma in Durham, NC and did an interview with Jason Rutherford the President of the chapter. The position of president of a Black fraternity chapter is a highly respected role and there is […]
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Another first for the sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Elaine O’Neal, a member of the sorority was recently elected the first Black female Mayor of Durham, North Carolina. O’Neal defeated mayoral candidate Javiera Caballero with 84.69% of the vote after Caballero suspended her campaign following the primary election in October. Running on […]
Pharmaceutical maker Merck & Co. is investigating how a noose ended up on the campus of its plant in Durham, North Carolina, according to a published report. Merck operates a 262-acre facility in north Durham. The News & Observer reports that a contractor on site found “a rope fashioned as a noose” at a construction project, according to an […]
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