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Davey is a young, medium-sized energetic dog. The Animal Protection Society of Durham thinks dogs like Rosie can flourish with patient adopters who provide gentle guidance and build confidence. Here’s his biological information, according to the APS of Durham: When Davey first came to us, he was just a
Local Government
Demolition and asbestos abatement ahead of construction of the new Durham School of the Arts could move forward if the Durham Public Schools Board of Education approves $325,819 in funding for that phase. The board is set to discuss that proposal, with Monteith Construction/Balfour Realty Joint Venture in
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The People’s Alliance Education Action Team on April 23 is hosting a community conversation about restorative practices in Durham Public Schools. The Zoom meeting, called “Safety, Wellness, and Restorative Practices: The Schools Our Students Deserve,” is scheduled for 6 p.m. It’s expected to feature a DPS student
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Features
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices in March reached about $422,500 – up 8.3% compared to the same time in 2023, according to Redfin.com. The market is
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Fiction
Dear Posse, I want to thank everyone who keeps commenting to say “the eclipse is over, everything is normal, it’s cool, quit worrying, stop freaking out.” I know better. The shadows want me to think the same thing. I’m not falling for it. I walked down the Tobacco
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Columns
In the latest SoDu Reading Room installment, we check out an article shared by KQED that was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. The short version: Federally funded education innovations don’t seem overwhelmingly
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The Githens Middle School Raiders girls soccer team this week won its 100th game in a row, continuing a streak that started in 2016 with teacher/coaches Rory McElroy and Karen Parker. Congratulations to the Raiders! Check out the coverage on WRAL:
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Can Durham Public Schools repair the damage done by the botched implementation of the last classified worker pay plan? The Board of Education meets today at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget, which includes an $8.8 million ask in an effort to
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Hope Valley Elementary School celebrates teachers and staff the week of May 6-10, and the PTA has set aside Boosterthon funds for a catered breakfast and other events. But the PTA also seeks volunteers and donations to help with these activities. Appreciation opportunities include: * Catered lunch from Chick-fil-A. * Candy buffet
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On April 20, American Village is set to host its annual yard sale with at least 40 participating homes throughout the community. Residents are offering many items for sale, ranging from clothing and toys to furniture and hockey gnomes. This yard sale provides an opportunity for community engagement and for
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Milestones
One of Durham’s first Black firefighters, George “Buck” King, passed away on April 7. He was 88. King joined the Durham Fire Department on Oct. 1, 1958. He retired on Sept. 1, 1993 after achieving the ranks of assistant chief and fire marshal. He was one of two surviving