Tony Bennett & A Century of Legal Battles | Durham News

Tony Bennett, at 79, electrified UNC Chapel Hill’s newly renovated Memorial Hall in 2005 with a soaring jazz and pop set — including his iconic “Cold, Cold Heart” — marking the venue’s triumphant reopening. Meanwhile, a century earlier in 1926, Raleigh developer Virginia Nowell took legal action against lawyer S. Brown Shepard, demanding repayment of over $72,000 she claimed was unfairly charged in predatory interest — a bold move under laws allowing double recovery for excessive rates. Two unforgettable moments, worlds apart, both etched into history. 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/8e743245000b0848