2008 American Tobacco Duck Race Moves to May ’09
Organizers of this year’s American Tobacco Duck Race have moved the annual fundraiser from this fall to May 16th, 2009. The Duck Race raises funds for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle through the sale of plastic ducks, which are entered in a “race” on the Old Bull River running through the middle of the American Tobacco […]
Free Concert at American Tobacco This Friday
Concert Cancelled at American Tobacco This Friday American Tobacco’s Music On The Lawn series is winding down for the 2008 season, and unfortunately Beverly “Guitar” Watkins was cancelled due to inclement weather. Watkins was to take the stage, along wtih Albert White, this Friday, Sept 26th from 6-8pm. More about Beverly “Guitar Watkins Beverly “Guitar” […]
DBAP to Stage 2nd Annual “Project Homeless Connect”
DBAP to Stage 2nd Annual “Project Homeless Connect” On September 25, 2008, The Durham Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park will stage the second annual “PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT”. A one day, one stop, on site event designed to link homeless people with a broad range of services needed to […]
Bulls Catcher Matt Spring Wins Erik Walker Award
Bulls Catcher Matt Spring Wins Erik Walker Award Durham Bulls Catcher Matt Spring has won the Erik Walker Community Champion Award from the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Spring has been named the winner of the second annual Erik Walker Community Champion Award. The award recognizes a Rays minor league player who exemplifies teamwork, sportsmanship and […]
Rays Announce 2008 Minor League Awards
Rays Announce 2008 Minor League Awards The Tampa Bay Rays have named outfielder Fernando Perez Minor League Player of the Year and left-handed pitcher David Price Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The Rays also announced the 2008 players and pitchers of the year for each of their eight minor league affiliates. Durham Bulls Outfielder […]
New WRAL Documentary Looks at Struggles of North Carolina Fishermen
Focal Point: “Net Loss” New WRAL Documentary Looks at Struggles of North Carolina Fishermen Airs Wednesday Sept 24, 2008, 7pm “There’s only a handful of us left and every year more and more gets out of it and nobody lets children get in it and when we’re done it’s done and it seems like nobody […]
NCNN Looks at Efforts to Keep Fishing Profession Alive on NC Coast
NCNN Looks at Efforts to Keep Fishing Profession Alive on NC Coast As waterfront property continues to soar in value, North Carolina’s dock space, its fishing piers and its fish-houses are vanishing. High fuel prices, regulations, and an abundance of cheap seafood imports are forcing more and more commercial fisherman to cut their losses […]
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Win $1000 in Free Gas and Groceries Every Weekday… $5000 on Thursdays! Are the rising costs of groceries and gas getting you down? MIX 101.5 has a remedy. It’s easy. Just tune all your radios to MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM and listen for the Winning Song of the Day. When you hear it begin, be the […]
CBC Makes Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 40 List for Third Time
CBC Makes Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 40 List for Third Time A buffet greets the attendees of Carolina Parent’s Women @ Work breakfast. MCC’s Mitzi Veal (left) & NMG’s Angela Connor discuss their struggles as working mothers. On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, Carolina Parent magazine honored 40 North Carolina companies for offering outstanding family-friendly options, and […]
Bulls Release 2009 Schedule
Bulls Release 2009 Schedule The Durham Bulls recently released the 2009 schedule for both the Bulls full schedule and USA Baseball’s schedule at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls will open the 2009 season at home against the Norfolk Tides on Thursday, April 9th at 7:05pm. USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team will play four […]