When Erika Campos left Venezuela in 1994, she was a 21-year-old with a degree in international business under her belt. She didn’t expect to stay…
ATMOSPHERE “Oh look, the bears are new,” says the man next to me, referring to the giant bearskins draped on the wall behind the bar.…
She introduced herself as Miss Sonja (pronounced Sawn-ja, with a hard “j” instead of a “y” sound). As she stood with her arms locked tightly…
Even upon first encounter, Jamie Barnhill, with his warm smile and sandy blond hair, seems like the kind of guy who would be good with…
On a sleepy Sunday afternoon in early November, Pittsboro is quiet. Funky, locally owned cafes such as Blue Dot Coffee and Small B&B Cafe have closed…
As a young couple, Callie Brauel and Nathan Huening are making plans to build their life together. Unlike most newlyweds, their plans include building their own…
Jim Heavner is a grandfather, a businessman and a journalist of over 50 years, but he swears he’s as young as when he first walked…
By Claire Nielsen On West Main Street in downtown Durham, residents can do their food shopping at a Food Lion. Or they might choose the…
Hairizon, a natural DIY beauty boutique in Durham, was founded by two best friends who wanted to make natural beauty products readily available. The store…
Though the 17.1-mile Durham-Orange Light Rail is more than 10 years and $1 billion from completion, some residents have already lost faith in the project.…
