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Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes

Durham to Oakland: The Scandalous Truth - Shocking truths about your Durham to Oakland road trip! Discover hidden gems and avoid tourist traps. Click now before it's too late!.
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Gods, I love my city. [H/t @recyber]
https://indyweek.com/news/fluid-community-garage-repairs-durham #cars #DurhamNC

ISTG, there's a helicopter hovering *right over* my house. The trees at a distance look still, but I can feel the downdraft, & branches in my yard are swaying around. It's noisy AF. I guess it's moving off now, but I can still hear it, so it can't be *too* far off. #DurhamNC #downtown #LittleFivePoints

“No Kings” Protests Planned Across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill & Beyond

More than 70 cities and towns across North Carolina are expected to participate in a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement aimed at opposing former President Donald Trump and his political agenda. Across the Triangle and statewide, demonstrations are being organized to give residents a platform to voice concerns, advocate for democracy, and engage in civic action.

If you’re in the Triangle, here’s a full breakdown of where and when protests are happening.

📍 No Kings Protests in Raleigh

Raleigh will host two major demonstrations, continuing a pattern seen in previous organized events:

Capital Boulevard Protest 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 Along Capital Blvd (between Sumner Blvd & Old Wake Forest Rd near Triangle Town Center) 👉 Participants will line sidewalks in a visible show of protest.

Downtown Raleigh Protest 🕐 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 North Carolina State Capitol, 1 W. Edenton St. 👉 A central gathering point for speeches, signs, and community engagement.

📍 No Kings Protests Across the Triangle

Residents across the Triangle will find multiple opportunities to participate:

Apex 🕤 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 📍 Beaver Creek Commons (Highway 55 & Beaver Creek Commons Dr.)

Cary 🕑 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. 📍 Kildaire Farm Rd & SE Maynard Rd

Chapel Hill / Carrboro March 🕞 3:45 – 6:00 p.m. 📍 March begins at 140 W. Franklin St.

Rally at Carrboro Town Commons Clayton 🕐 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Clayton Town Square, 100 W. Main St.

Durham 🕥 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 211 W. Parrish St.

Oxford 🕙 10:00 a.m. march → 11:00 a.m. rally 📍 Orange Street Community Center, 125 Orange St.

Pittsboro 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 📍 Chatham County Courthouse

Sanford 🕜 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave.

Hillsborough (Alternate Event) 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 “Defend Democracy” protest, 106 E. King St.

📍 No Kings Protests Across North Carolina

Beyond the Triangle, protests are planned statewide:

Asheville – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Pack Square Park)

Charlotte – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. (First Ward Park) Concord – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Fayetteville – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Greensboro – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wilmington – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Winston-Salem – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

👉 A full list of nationwide events is available at mobilize.us/nokings

🗳️ Why These Protests Matter

The “No Kings” protests are part of a broader national movement focused on:

Protecting democratic institutions Opposing authoritarian leadership Encouraging civic participation and voter engagement

With dozens of events happening simultaneously, organizers aim to amplify collective voices across communities large and small.

📢 What to Know Before You Go

If you plan to attend:

Arrive early for parking and positioning Follow local safety guidelines and laws Bring water, signs, and weather-appropriate clothing Stay informed through local organizers and updates

✍🏾 Final Thoughts

From downtown Raleigh to Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond, the Triangle is set to play a significant role in this nationwide day of protest. Whether you choose to attend, observe, or stay informed, these events reflect an active and engaged community shaping conversations around leadership and democracy.

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Anyway Banjofriday also is #BandcampFriday and while banjoless, today the new album "Companion" by Sluice dropped. Perfect soundtrack for my train back from Gent to Cologne. I preordered it ages ago and was looking forward to the release today. Sluice is just such a fantastic band and sometimes in their back catalog you might find the sound of a banjo as well.
https://sluice.bandcamp.com/album/companion

#Shoegaze #DurhamNC #altcountry

In case you don't live here or haven't noticed, the yellow haze has started. #wx #NCwx #DurhamNC #spring #pollen

RE: https://wandering.shop/@knbrindle/116183861689923580

#NorthCarolina #NC #readers, don't forget to come to Arcana in #DurhamNC tomorrow night for drinks and hanging out with me and some other local authors!

#Bookstodon

Bernie Sanders speaking live in #DurhamNC: https://www.instagram.com/bullcityanna/live/18362495581166833

Some #Grammys congratulations are in order:

Tyler Childers won best #Country song for “Bitin’List”

Best Americana Performance went to Mavis Staples “Godspeed” produced by #DurhamNC’s Brad Cook.

And #BMFS won best #bluegrass album for “Highway Prayers” #BillyStrings

Congratulations! All are well deserved.

It's finally snowing in Durham. #wx #NCwx #DurhamNC #FrenchToastEmergency

No Frozen Death From Above yet in Durham. I understand it was falling in Person County before I went to bed. Projected amounts are roughly halved locally. Onset time has been pushed to noon. #wx #NCwx #DurhamNC #FrenchToastEmergency

“Come For One, Face Us All”: #DurhamNC Nurses Mourn #AlexPretti at VA Candlelit Vigil

Pretti’s killing came amid an already turbulent period for #VANurses, as the Trump administration has shed tens of thousands of employees from the agency.

by Lena Geller January 28, 2026

"Hundreds gathered in front of the gates of Durham’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center Wednesday night for a candlelit vigil honoring Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old VA nurse who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Clutching tealights and bouquets of flowers, attendees formed a line down the sidewalk that stretched so far from the main gate, different sections of the crowd took on different purposes—those near the front listened to speeches while those further back, out of earshot, sang songs of solidarity."

Read more:
https://indyweek.com/news/come-for-one-face-us-all-durham-nurses-mourn-alex-pretti-at-va-candlelit-vigil/

#VeteransAffairs #Nurses #USPol #ICEOutNorthCarolina #ICEOut #DefundICE #AbolishICE #NursesResist

RE: https://triangletoot.party/@nwsraleigh_bot/115983933867403886

They are still calling for 6”-8” in #DurhamNC!

Good lord, this is definitely turning into another French Toast Emergency. https://triangletoot.party/@nwsraleigh_bot/115974967188562298 #wx #NCwx #DurhamNC #FrenchToastEmergency

Protest music for our time from #DurhamNC artist Lou Hazel.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_UY--EWwD/

Please show support for Alex Pretti & others killed by ICE at a vigil 2 days from now: Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Durham VA. The VA is at the intersection of Fulton & Erwin in Durham, NC. Note: this area is generally congested. #DurhamNC #ICE #AlexPretti

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Heavy sleet happening now in #DurhamNC

Nothing but ice falling from the sky here in #DurhamNC. Accumulating rapidly, but thankfully the power is still on.

Lazy Sundays mean buttermilk biscuits!

#baking

FWIW, we're good here. No current precipitation. No obvious glazing in the back yard currently. We have power, & Duke Energy's outage map looks surprisingly good. I can walk pretty decently outside with minimal care. It's worse elsewhere, of course. #wx #NCwx #DurhamNC #WinterStormFern

we haz sleetz
#DurhamNC