A three-year look at Durham Public Schools reveals uneven declines, crowded campuses in the southwest, and little evidence that enrollment tracks neatly with academic growth.
![[Ask Wes Platt Anything] Why Are Some Durham Public Schools Shrinking While Others Keep Growing?](/content/images/size/w1200/2026/03/dpspopulation330.png)
The local author joined me to talk about his new horror-comedy novel, why angels and demons made sense for this story, and what the collapse of studios like Red Storm says about the state of video games right now.
Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.
![[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in February/March 2026](/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sodubizwatch330.png)
Here’s a ZIP-by-ZIP look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.
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