North Carolina’s Hidden History | Durham News

In 1951, Raleigh debated adding fluoride to water to fight tooth decay—sparking fears it was a communist plot, even inspiring a Dr. Strangelove character. In 1999, South Durham residents blocked big developments to curb traffic and pollution, preserving green space. In 1967, North Carolina’s Highway Patrol welcomed its first Black trooper, Charles Harrell Johnson, at just 23. And a century ago, in 1926, NC Republicans tried to hide their party label in campaigns, as the state was overwhelmingly Democratic—ending in a Senate loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/045b59b1424cdaf3