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After losing in the state finals last year, Southern Durham's basketball team came roaring back to claim their first championship in school history with a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback. Sophomore A.J. Morman scored seven clutch points in the final frame to seal the 54-47 victory.
One of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest players is planting roots in Durham with a $1.4 billion campus that will create over 730 jobs and produce life-saving medicines. It's the largest private investment in Durham's history and positions North Carolina as home to eight of the world's ten biggest drug makers.
Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie is investing $1.4 billion to build a massive manufacturing campus in Durham, North Carolina, creating 734 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction positions. The project marks the largest private investment in Durham's history and puts the city on the map as a global life sciences leader.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
When a severe winter storm threatened Durham this weekend, three local groups gave volunteers just 48 hours to collect supplies and create shelter for unhoused neighbors. Hundreds of residents answered the call.
Australians could witness a stunning natural light show as solar activity brings the aurora australis closer than usual. The southern lights may be visible as early as Friday morning for those in the right spots.
A Durham nonprofit launched by three local churches now offers free rides to medical appointments for seniors who can't get there themselves. Twenty volunteers have already helped 30 seniors in the program's first year.
Scientists and health officials across Southern Africa are working together to stop drug-resistant malaria before it spreads, using lessons learned from neighboring regions where treatment has already started failing.
A groundbreaking regional study in southern Africa has identified practical ways to protect 400 million people from extreme heat, which is already causing deaths, job losses, and food insecurity. Researchers worked across 16 countries to create evidence-based solutions that governments can implement now. ##
Southern Miss baseball claimed its third Sun Belt tournament championship in four years, earning the right to host an NCAA Regional for the second straight season. The Golden Eagles completed a perfect season sweep by adding the tournament trophy to their regular-season crown.
Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.
When the sirens fade after a shooting, Durham's new Office of Survivor Care steps in with free mental health counseling, food, clothing, and long-term support for victims and families. This compassionate program fills the gap when immediate crisis help ends but trauma continues.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
Nine couples said "I do" between innings at a Durham Bulls game, turning America's favorite pastime into an unforgettable wedding venue for 18 people. The Triple-A team has now made this unique celebration an annual tradition.
Six counties in southern Illinois saw unemployment drop in March, with hundreds of residents finding work as spring brought fresh opportunities. The region gained 300 healthcare jobs and 150 government positions despite broader economic headwinds.
Three southern African nations are seeing dramatic drops in malaria cases thanks to a coordinated cross-border effort that tracks disease movement with people and weather patterns. The success story just earned $24 million to keep the momentum going.
Sixteen Southern African nations just united behind a bold strategy to protect their oceans while creating sustainable jobs and fighting climate change. The regional plan could transform how 345 million people benefit from marine resources.
Coby Robinson just won a national esports championship for Southern University without a scholarship, NIL deal, or any university funding. His coach runs the entire program on donations while pushing students toward careers in the $300 billion gaming industry.
From griddles built into tables to 24-hour German pancakes, these beloved Southern breakfast spots have served loyal crowds for over 60 years. Their secret? Scratch-made recipes, warm welcomes, and consistency that keeps families coming back generation after generation.
Early risers across Southern California can watch the moon turn deep red during a total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning. No special equipment needed, just look up and enjoy nature's light show.
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