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Historic Stagville Juneteenth tours stir deep reflection
SUMMARY: Historic Stagville in Durham offers emotional Juneteenth tours that reflect on the painful legacy of slavery and emancipation. Once home to about 1,000 enslaved people on the Cameron family plantation, the site now commemorates their freedom gained in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Site manager Vera Silski guides visitors through the preserved two-story slave quarters, sharing stories of real people like Mary Walker and Dempsey Henderson. The tours emphasize ongoing struggles for citizenship, voting rights, and safety after emancipation, connecting the past to the present resilience and achievements of Durham’s African American community.
People from near and far are walking through Historic Stagville connecting to a dark past on the once Cameron family-owned plantation.
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American Gold Star Mothers gather in NC for national convention
SUMMARY: Patty Elliot, whose son Specialist Daniel Lucas Elliot was killed in Iraq in 2011, finds solace in the American Gold Star Mothers group. This organization, made up of mothers who lost children in military service, meets annually to support each other and advocate for active-duty members and veterans. In 2025, the national convention was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, led by Patty, a native of the state. Many members, like Joyce Pollson and Annette Kirk, share stories of sons lost in Afghanistan. The group honors their children’s legacies, providing a meaningful way to keep their sacrifice alive and support one another.
This week marks the 88th meeting of the Gold Star Moms National Convention
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Duke Energy relents, provides power to new Chapel Hill affordable housing project
SUMMARY: Duke Energy has restored power to P.E.A.C.H. Apartments in Chapel Hill, enabling air conditioning to prevent mold amid an ongoing dispute over billing methods. The nonprofit developer, EMPOWERment Inc., chose a single-meter setup to support rooftop solar and reduce costs for low-income tenants, but Duke initially refused service, citing state law requiring individual meters. EMPOWERment argued the law allows a master meter if utilities are included in rent, as planned for the 10-unit complex. The dispute, now before the North Carolina Utilities Commission, could soon be resolved, allowing tenants to move in by August or September as construction nears completion.
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Stolen car suspect with 100-plus charges released, arrested again
SUMMARY: Joshua Eugene Cole, a local man with over 100 pending charges including car theft and breaking into storage units, was released on a surprisingly low $3,000 bond despite a history of high-dollar crimes and a known auto chop shop operation. Police found keys, a 3D printer, and evidence linking him to stolen vehicles. After leading police on a chase in a stolen Mercedes, Cole was arrested again on June 5th for stealing a Dodge Charger and now faces 15 additional charges in Durham. Judges have discretion on bond amounts, but questions remain about why his initial bond was so low. Cole’s attorney opposes cash bonds, stressing his client’s innocence until proven guilty.
Joshua Cole was arrested for stealing cars in multiple counties, but was allowed to walk after posting $3,000 bond. After WRAL Investigates started asking questions, Cole was arrested again on multiple charges, including using his home as a chop shop to dismantle stolen cars.
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionized the package delivery business, dies at 80
Both parties prep for mega-bill marathon in U.S. Senate vote-a-rama
US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
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Concerns raised after a judge ordered 30 dogs returned to the home of alleged abuser
American Gold Star Mothers gather in NC for national convention
Mississippi officials react to U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
FedEx founder Fred Smith dies
FEMA opens disaster recovery center in north St. Louis
Historic Stagville Juneteenth tours stir deep reflection
Texas Army sergeant’s wife deported to Honduras
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