Durham Housing Authority Seeks Loan

The Durham Housing Authority, the largest provider of affordable housing in Durham, has requested a $1.5 million loan from the City Council to help cover a $2 million deficit.

The deficit, which includes nearly $500,000 owed to Duke Energy, is the result of nearly 1,200 tenants who are behind on rent and a carbon monoxide crisis that cost the DHA $6 million. During the first three months of this year, only two-thirds of tenants paid their rent.

Each tenant pays $289 per month in rent, and the DHA serves more than 10,000 residents.

The City Council is expected to vote on granting the loan on June 16.

Breeze Airways Lands at PTI

The budget-friendly airline Breeze is offering new nonstop flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartford, Connecticut, and Orlando, Florida.

Breeze COO Mike Wuerger says “the timing was right” as the airport and surrounding area continues to grow, with data showing that passenger travel was up during the first half of 2025. Breeze is also the seventh commercial carrier at PTI. The move will also help generate economic growth in the local economy.

Breeze currently offers flights to and from Durham, Raleigh, New Bern, and Wilmington.

Travelers can fly one-way to these cities on Mondays and Fridays, with tickets starting at $39, and can begin booking online.

Taste of Charlotte This Weekend

The Taste of Charlotte 2025, North Carolina’s largest food festival, wraps up today after a weekend of delicious eats, wine-tasting, kids activities, and live music.

Festival-goers can enter the festival for free and purchase festival coins to be used to sample over 100 menu items and various beers and wines. They can also take in a variety of bands covering a range of music, from the 1980s to country.

The festival, which is in its 26th year, typically draws over 100,000 visitors. The last day of the festival runs from 11 am to 6 pm today.

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➤Statewide: North Carolina ranks 12th among the best “foodie” states, based on social media metrics and the number of Top 100 restaurants. (More)

➤ Statewide: The North Carolina State Health Plan may sue CVS Caremark, alleging it withheld tens of millions in payments and tried to alter its contract to avoid repaying the state. (More)

➤ Mooresville: Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is selling his European manor-style mansion on Lake Norman, featuring panoramic views, a home theater, and proximity to NFL star Christian McCaffrey’s estate. (More)

➤ Charlotte: AA man accused of deliberately blowing up his home and fleeing the state was apprehended in Chicago and now faces up to 13 years in prison. (More)

➤ UNC-Chapel Hill: Accuracy in Media, which released undercover videos leading to two administrator dismissals over DEI policy issues, plans to release four more videos involving other UNC schools in the coming weeks. (More)

➤ Marion: A man is suing Spruce Pine and its police department, claiming officers beat him after forcibly removing him from his vehicle during a diabetic emergency.  (More)

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➤ UNC and Arizona will meet in a decisive Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional today after the Tar Heels lost 10-8 Saturday. A College World Series berth is at stake. (See Box Score) 

➤ Duke defeated Murray State 7-4 Saturday and will play Game 2 of the Durham Super Regional today, aiming for its first College World Series appearance since 1961. (See Box Score) 

➤ Former Carolina Panthers All-Pro defensive end Greg Hardy was arrested in Texas earlier this week on assault charges. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | WNBA | NCAAB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA | Tennis

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➤ The remains of Tech. Sgt. Clarence E. Gibbs of Charlotte, identified through DNA and dental analysis decades after his 1944 death, are being returned from Germany to the U.S. for burial. (More)

➤ National Weather Service officials launch weather balloons twice daily at two North Carolina sites, collecting data crucial for accurate forecasting, especially during hurricane season. (More)

➤ Three former Carolina Panthers players attended Friday’s Savannah Bananas baseball game in Charlotte, where legendary linebacker Luke Kuechly threw out the first pitch. (More)

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If you encountered an alligator, what would you do?

1. Back away calmly
2. Run
3. Freeze
4. Hope I never find out!

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever fasted for more than 24 hours?

1. Yep, no problem: 34%
2. Haven’t tried, don’t plan to: 34% 
3. Tried but couldn’t do it: 16%
4. I might give it a shot: 16%

What professional wrestler who lived in North Carolina did state lawmakers name a bill after?

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