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News
Some of our friends in and around South Durham are among the finalists up for consideration for the Hugo Awards, given each year for speculative fiction by the World Science Fiction Society. * Pittsboro resident Ursula Vernon, writing as T. Kingfisher, is a finalist for her novella Thornhedge, the story of
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Columns
On our radar for the first installment of SoDu Reading Room is an article by my former Herald-Sun colleague Greg Childress, who now covers education for NCNewsline.com. For this piece, he writes about Gov. Roy Cooper’s increasing criticism of North Carolina’s private school voucher program, which Cooper
News
Edited April 5 to add information from Durham Public Schools. On April 8, we’ll see at least a partial solar eclipse – about 80% coverage in the Durham area. It’s the last chance to see some of a total eclipse until 2044. But where can you go to experience
Southpoint Access
Get a curated collection of South Durham’s top news from Southpoint Access in a convenient PDF! The first issue (for April 2024) is now available on Patreon. The April 2024 digital issue of Southpoint Access includes: * Hillside High School’s NHS Semifinalist. * Proposed New Classified Pay Schedule for Durham
Local Government
Durham County is calling all local artists and young creatives to participate in an exciting public art contest for the “DCo On The Go Bus,” a new mobile vehicle initiative designed to enhance public outreach and service delivery within the county. This vehicle, soon to be a mobile office, will
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Southpoint Access Community Messages
To all our neighbors in South Durham, consider the following words of encouragement that came from Frederick Douglass: “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.” Got your own messages
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Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. This initiative not only allows participants to gain valuable experience in civic engagement, but also offers paid and volunteer positions.
Features
Sawyer is a big brown dog, large and energetic, and probably best in families with older children. Here’s his biographical information, according to the Animal Protection Society of Durham: Heartthrob alert! Sawyer is a big, goofy guy with a big goofy head. He has recently let us know that
Local Government
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is set to present his inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The event, free and open to the public, aims to outline the mayor’s vision and priorities for the upcoming year in the City of Durham. The evening kicks off
Local Government
Want a $30 credit on your city water bill? Durham’s Department of Water Management is spearheading a crucial initiative in the nationwide endeavor to safeguard consumers against lead exposure in drinking water. As mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revision, it’s imperative
News
South Durham’s Hope Valley Elementary School Parent Teacher Association offers several opportunities and initiatives to help students and staff, from clothing donations to educational activities. Here’s a quick rundown on what was shared in the latest PTA newsletter: * Clothing Donations Needed for Front Office: Ms. Angie is seeking
Local Government
The City of Durham has announced several service changes for Good Friday, March 29, 2024, affecting residents of South Durham and the wider community. City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will be closed in observance of the holiday. * Curbside Solid Waste Collections: Services will proceed as usual