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

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Durham's 227-day water supply means for your daily routine
  • What changes could follow a deadly crash at 15-501 and Mount Moriah?
  • How Durham crews contained a Kent Street house fire with no injuries

Also on today's calendar: National Latinas Day 5K Fun Run - with Latinos Run and Latinas Run of Raleigh Durham and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Sunshine; very hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Durham water supply reaches 227 days as Stage 2 continues (soduwelikelocal.news) — Durham's water supply has improved to an estimated 227 days, but Stage 2 restrictions remain in place as Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir are still only about 56% full. The city continues buying water from Cary, drawing from Teer Quarry, and enforcing strict limits on irrigation, car washing, and large users' consumption. Officials warn Stage 3 remains possible if demand rises or rains slow.
   

2. Man dies while crossing intersection (dailytarheel.com) — A 27-year-old Carrboro man was struck and killed early Tuesday while crossing U.S. 15-501 at Mount Moriah Road in Durham, where there is no marked crosswalk or pedestrian signal. His death has prompted NCDOT to evaluate whether new safety measures are needed at this busy eight-lane intersection, though any changes would require coordination between Durham and Chapel Hill.
   

3. House catches fire on Ken Street, Durham fire officials say (cbs17.com) — Durham firefighters spent Monday afternoon knocking down a house fire on Kent Street, where more than 35 responders contained the blaze without any injuries. Crews aggressively attacked the flames, searched the building, and limited damage mostly to the area of origin, with Durham police and EMS assisting. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
   

4. College of Education Faculty Share Significance of Durham's Historic Russell School Nationwide through Virtual Tour (ncsu.edu) — Durham's Historic Russell School, the last remaining Rosenwald school in Durham County, is now accessible worldwide through a new virtual tour created with NC State partners. Local educators hope the project helps teachers everywhere bring Black educational history and Durham's own community story into their classrooms. The tour highlights unique building details and supports new lesson plans for K-12 students.
   

5. How gas prices have changed in Durham in the last week (rrdailyherald.com) — Drivers in the Durham-Chapel Hill area are paying about $3.79 for regular gas this week, roughly a dime above the statewide average and up sharply from last year. Diesel prices have climbed even more, now topping $5.40 per gallon. The report also compares Durham's costs with some of the cheapest and most expensive metros nationwide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello I wanted to update everyone and let you all know that after 4 months Luna is finally back home!
    She does have an appointment today at the vet to make sure everything is okay! Thank you all so much! (Nextdoor Swanns Mill)
  • My youngest son loves Bandido's on Franklin.
    We often go when he visits from his care home an hour away, We are always treated with respect and kindness. My son is developmentally disabled,… (Nextdoor Hope Valley)
  • Duke Health posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant- Duke Regional Nursing Administration in Durham. Apply here.
  • Solucion posted a job opening for Case Packer Position in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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