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AbbVie Bets on Durham: $1.4B Manufacturing Campus to Create 734 Jobs
business1 month ago

AbbVie Bets on Durham: $1.4B Manufacturing Campus to Create 734 Jobs

AbbVie announced a $1.4 billion investment to build a 185-acre pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham, North Carolina, near Research Triangle Park, integrating advanced, AI-enabled manufacturing to support its immunology, neuroscience and oncology medicines. Construction starts in 2026 and is expected to finish by the end of 2028, creating about 734 jobs in manufacturing and laboratory roles, while generating more than 2,000 construction jobs during development. The project represents AbbVie’s largest U.S. capital investment to date and its first major manufacturing footprint in North Carolina, supported by the region’s skilled workforce.

via AbbVie News Center|
#abbvie#business#durham
Duke Legend’s Grandson Faces DWI Charge in Fatal Durham Cyclist Crash
sports1 month ago

Duke Legend’s Grandson Faces DWI Charge in Fatal Durham Cyclist Crash

The grandson of Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after a collision that killed a 15-year-old cyclist in Durham, North Carolina. A Breathalyzer measured his BAC at 0.11% about an hour after the incident; he appeared in court, had his license revoked, and posted $100,000 bond. Savarino’s mother, Debbie Savarino, works at Duke, and his brother Michael Savarino previously pleaded guilty to a DWI in 2022.

via Fox News|
#cyclist#duke#durham
Durham cyclist dies after collision; driver charged with DWI
local1 month ago

Durham cyclist dies after collision; driver charged with DWI

A 15-year-old boy on an e-bike on Cole Mill Road in northwest Durham was killed after a Ford Explorer struck him; the driver, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino, has a BAC of 0.11% and is charged with misdemeanor DWI, with bail set at $100,000 and a May 20 court date. The investigation continues, the victim’s mother posted a tribute on Facebook, and Savarino is related to former Duke guard Michael Savarino.

via Raleigh News & Observer|
#bicycle#crash#durham
Duke coach’s grandson charged with DWI after fatal Durham e-bike crash
crime1 month ago

Duke coach’s grandson charged with DWI after fatal Durham e-bike crash

A Durham man, Joseph Savarino, 26, the grandson of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, is charged with driving while impaired after his vehicle struck a 15-year-old riding an electronic bicycle; the victim, Jack O'Shea, died at the scene. Police say Savarino had a 0.11 blood-alcohol content and admitted drinking earlier that night. He posted bond on a $100,000 secured bond, and a judge ordered his license revoked. The case is also noted for Krzyzewski family ties and the boy’s family mourning his loss.

via WRAL|
#crime#durham#dwi
crime2 months ago

Wrong-way Durham Freeway crash claims trooper and driver with DWI history

Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was killed when his North Carolina State Highway Patrol Dodge Charger was struck head-on by a Nissan Altima traveling the wrong way on the Durham Freeway near Anderson Street early Sunday. The Altima’s driver, Melshawn Moore, 39, of Kinston, also died; investigators believe he was impaired and Moore had a history of DWIs. The crash closed the northbound lanes for several hours and remained under investigation as officals released details about Moore’s prior offenses.

via Raleigh News & Observer|
#crime#durham#dwi
Federal Government Ends $285M Contract with Durham CHIPS Institute
business5 months ago

Federal Government Ends $285M Contract with Durham CHIPS Institute

The U.S. federal government has terminated a $285 million contract with Durham-based Smart USA Institute for the CHIPS Act project, citing 'convenience,' despite the company meeting all performance targets. The project aimed to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and incorporate AI technologies like digital twins. Smart USA is now planning next steps after the funding loss.

via WRAL|
#business#chips-act#durham
Durham Police Shoot Armed Suspect Amid Street Racing Chaos
crime1 year ago

Durham Police Shoot Armed Suspect Amid Street Racing Chaos

A Durham police officer shot a person in a Food Lion parking lot after responding to reports of car racing. The suspect, who allegedly brandished a gun, was shot after fleeing on foot and later drove off with others before being stopped and hospitalized in stable condition. The incident is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Durham Police Department, with the officer involved placed on administrative duty.

via WRAL News|
#car-racing#crime#durham
Durham Loses $37K Over Monica's No-Show at Bimbé Festival
local-news2 years ago

Durham Loses $37K Over Monica's No-Show at Bimbé Festival

Durham paid $37,000 to a vendor for booking singer Monica as the headliner for the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, but she did not show up, claiming she was never contacted or contracted. The city is now seeking a full refund and investigating the communication breakdown between Monica's booking agent and the city. Mayor Leonardo Williams confirmed the contract was vetted and is working to recover the funds. The festival will proceed with regional performers.

via WTVD-TV|
#bimbe-festival#contract-dispute#durham