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Duke students and local volunteers protected a Swift Avenue garden by quickly tarping beds when an adjacent duplex was demolished 36 hours after their shift — guarding the soil from lead.

Duke confirmed plans to keep the garden safe amid its Central Campus expansion.

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Observers in our area will see a significant lunar eclipse this week when Earth’s shadow turns 96% of the moon red; best viewing is from about 10:33 p.m. (Thursday) with its peak shortly after midnight and ending at 2 a.m.

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Duke University Press celebrates 100 years with an exhibit at Duke University Libraries in the Mary Duke Biddle Room, running from Aug. 24 through Feb. 7, as it traces its growth from a small campus operation to an influential global publisher (nearly 5,000 titles in print).

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Duke will honor Dan Brooks, Jacqueline Looney, and Laurene Sperling with University Medals during Founders’ Weekend (Sept 25-27) to recognize their service in athletics, graduate education, and university governance.

The medals are Duke’s highest honor for distinguished contributions.

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WRAL viewers shared photos of students’ smiles and fresh styles on Aug. 24 as the first day of school marked a new start.

The station invites Durham locals to submit their own photos (a chance to see more back-to-school moments).

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Local food safety experts in Durham advise choosing locally grown produce after the FDA flagged jalapenos, sprouts, and blueberries for salmonella and warned about Cyclospora in leafy greens and onions.

They say local produce avoids risks from imported foods (with outbreaks only slightly higher than last year).

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Duke staff and faculty can reserve free tickets for the Blue Devils game against William & Mary on Sept. 26 at Brooks Field and enjoy a pre-game tailgate with meals and games starting 90 minutes prior.

Reservations open at 9 a.m. Aug. 24 and close at 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

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