TREASURY ANNOUNCES $120 MILLION IN NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT INVESTMENT AUTHORITY FOR NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Funds to revitalize low-income, distressed communities   Washington, DC April 24, 2013—Building on the Obama Administration’s commitment to increase economic opportunity in distressed areas of the United States, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development ...

DURHAM, NC April 22, 2013 — The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were some of the most significant factors leading to the American Civil War (1861-1865). The fight for liberation is just one of the aspects depicted in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War ...

Racing Characters, Throwback Jerseys, Themed Giveaways Highlight Season-Long Festivities DURHAM, NC April 22, 2013 – The Durham Bulls today announce the organization’s plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of Bull Durham, the 1988 smash-hit movie that made the team internationally famous. Themed in-game entertainment, Bull Durham-era throwback jerseys, and giveaway items are among the activ ...

DURHAM BULLS, CAPITOL BROADCASTING, AND MiLB™ CHARITIES PARTNER TO DONATE $12,500 TO MIRACLE LEAGUE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY Funds Will Go Towards Construction of Field Built for Children with Mental and Physical Disabilities DURHAM, NC April 18, 2013 – The Durham Bulls and Capitol Broadcasting have partnered with Minor League Baseball™ Charities to donate $12,500 to the Miracle League of Franklin County, a baseb ...

WARRENTON, NC April 15, 2013 — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will treat gypsy moth infestations this week in Warren County on portions of Embro Game Land, which is owned and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The treatments will occur between April 17 and 26, depending on weather conditions and insect development. A low-flying helicopter will perform two fine-mist ...

Fort Mill, SC April 13, 2013 - It has been quite an exciting week for Jim Gallagher. Saturday's Box Score On Monday, he ripped a season-high four hits in Norfolk. On Tuesday, he drove home to Pittsburgh to be there for the birth of his first child. On Saturday, he played the hero. Gallagher's RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning proved to be the difference as the Charlotte Knights beat the first p ...

Cougars cruise to doubleheader sweep behind dominant pitching and prolific bats DURHAM, NC April 10, 2013 – The College of Charleston softball team cruised to a doubleheader sweep of North Carolina Central on Wednesday afternoon. The Cougar bats sprung for 12 hits in both contests and 15 combined RBIs en route to 8-2 and 8-0 victories. Both Cougar starting pitchers were highly effective in the circle and ne ...

Wil Myers-Focused Seating Section Gives Fans a Ticket, T-Shirt and Food for $20 DURHAM, NC April 10, 2013 – The Durham Bulls today announce the creation of WilVille, a seating section at Durham Bulls Athletic Park designed to give fans an up-close and personal look at 2012 Minor League Player of the Year Wil Myers. Beginning with the Bulls home game on April 17, fans can sit in the themed section located at ...

DURHAM, NC April 9, 2013 – It takes a little help from everyone to make history happen at Duke Homestead. On Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m.the site is hosting a volunteer clean-up day and invites friends and supporters of Duke Homestead to help with a little spring cleaning, historic site style. Volunteers will help clear brush, fallen trees and branches, remove sprouted trees, and rake and spread pine straw ...

Via: Bull City Summer Press Release Durham, NC April 9, 2013 - The legendary Durham Bulls will be the subject of Sam Stephenson’s newest documentary project, Bull City Summer: A Season at the Ballpark and Beyond. Beginning with the Bulls’ home opener on April 8th, nationally known writers and photographers will chronicle the Bulls’ 2013 season, including a daily blog of text and pictures, BullCitySummer.org ...