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Morning Durham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How record tourism dollars could reshape Durham's festivals and stadium.
  • What we know about the northeast Durham shooting arrest.
  • Illegal 'nightclub' busted in Braggtown: what agents say they found.

Also on today's calendar: Karaoke Under the Stars and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Abundant sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Not surprised': Over 13 million Durham County visitors spend record-high $1.17 billion (cbs17.com) — Visitor spending in Durham County hit a record $1.17 billion in 2025, bringing more than 13 million visitors and over $82 million in state and local tax revenue. Local tourism leaders are investing visitor-paid taxes into expanding festivals and studying upgrades to Durham County Memorial Stadium to attract more championships and large events residents can enjoy.
   

2. Man arrested in Durham murder of Morrisville man earlier this month, police say (cbs17.com) — A Durham man has been arrested and jailed without bond in connection with an early-August fatal shooting in northeast Durham, where a 21-year-old Morrisville resident was killed near Melbourne Street and Ross Road. Police say the suspect was already on pretrial release, and his first appearance in Durham County District Court is set for Monday morning.
   

3. 6 nabbed in Durham 'illegal nightclub' raid at Dearborn Drive home, NC ALE says (cbs17.com) — State alcohol law enforcement agents shut down an alleged illegal nightclub operating out of a home on Dearborn Drive in Durham's Braggtown neighborhood early Saturday. Officers seized guns, drugs, cash and liquor, and arrested six people on 13 felony charges, raising safety concerns for residents living near the makeshift club.
   

4. Oktoberfest at Durham Beer Garden on Sept. 19 - Triangle on the Cheap (triangleonthecheap.com) — Durham Beer Garden on North Mangum Street is throwing its 3rd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1 to 10 p.m., and admission is free. Expect German-style beers, a special brat-and-pretzel menu, live music, and day-of competitions, plus collectible steins with discounted refills for a full day of Oktoberfest fun in downtown Durham.
   

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    Monday August 24
  • Chalk the Walk
    Willow Oak Montessori Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    9:00 am
  • Leadership Lunch Grades 3, 6, 8
    Willow Oak Montessori Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    11:30 am
  • Jaguar Dine Out at Domino's – August 24 from 4pm-9pm
    North Chatham Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Duke-UNC Single Cell Initiative Symposium
    Medical Foundation of NC Inc Trent Semans Center for Health Education, Duke University
    8:15 am

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Ok Durham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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