Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
Good morning, Durham.
The 5AM Durham Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Education
The IRS and Treasury have proposed rules to strip Duke’s federal tax-exempt status if evidence shows its admission process was racially unfair (if approved) by May 31, which could lead to a loss of tax benefits and donations for the university.
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At Duke Monday evening, Israeli activist Shai Davidai spoke at the Sanford School of Public Policy, urging constructive dialogue on Israel and Palestine (he criticized extreme views and stressed nuance).
The event, hosted by Students Supporting Israel and allied campus groups, encouraged students to deepen their understanding of the issues.
Duke ChronicleRead more
Government
Durham County’s Food Security Grant program offers up to $250,000 for nonprofits working to improve food access.
Organizations must apply by Monday, Oct. 26 (applications are submitted online) with a webinar today at 5:30 p.m. and recipients announced mid-November.
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