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![[Election 2024] Durham Stays Blue on a Day Won Nationally by Red](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/spa0824election.png)
News
It wasn’t all bad, Durham. Josh Stein defeated Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s next governor, with Rachel Hunt as his lieutenant governor. Elaine Marshall held on as secretary of state. Jeff Jackson succeeds Stein as attorney general, thwarting Dan Bishop. Maurice “Mo” Green won against Michele Morrow
Local Government
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and 30 other state attorneys general have finalized a $1.37 billion settlement with grocery chain Kroger – parent company of Harris Teeter – regarding its pharmacies’ role in the opioid epidemic. The settlement includes a commitment from Kroger to improve monitoring and reporting of opioid
Local Government
Claudia Hager, who had been serving as interim manager of Durham County after the unexplained departure of Kimberly Sowell, now has the job on a more permanent basis. “We are filled with joy,” said Nida Allam, chair of the Durham Board of County Commissions, in a news release. “During her
![[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications for Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2024](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/11/marriageapplications1104.png)
Marriage Applications
From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Oct. 23, 2024 * Mary Catherine Ball, 26, and Alonzo Earl Jones Jr., 27. * Claudia Candelario Mendoza, 30, and Rene Nunez Gonzalez, 21. Oct. 24, 2024 * Frederick Alan Hoffman, 66, and Karen Jane Rowe, 63. * Josephine Bagtas Jardin, 63, and Epameinondas Vlachos, 63. * Ilianies
Business
The Dunkin’ location at 4823 NC Highway 55 opens its doors to South Durham customers at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The 1,600-square-foot restaurant can seat 20 people and will employ 35 people. It’ll open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The new location
![[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: Early Voting Exceeds 2020 Numbers](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/11/earlyvote113.png)
News
Nearly 58% of Durham’s 251,785 eligible voters cast ballots during the early voting period, which ended on Nov. 2, exceeding early participation in the 2020 general election. Here’s a quick snapshot of statistics related to early voting, according to the Durham County Board of Elections: * Of the
Criminal Incident Reports
According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from property crimes like larceny and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery. The data indicates that residents
News
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, is a no-school day due to the general election. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Nov. 4 * Assorted breakfast muffin and sunflower seed kernels. * Yogurt cup and granola. * Fresh
Business
The following new businesses registered with North Carolina’s Secretary of State website from Oct. 4-28 in the 27517, 27560, 27707, and 27713 zip codes: Oct. 4 * G&R All Cleaning Services LLC. Registered Agent: Shania Garcia-Ramirez. Oct. 7 * D&E Home Group LLC. Registered Agent: Davit Gaik
News
During third period on Oct. 29, about 500 students at C.E. Jordan High School left class and walked onto the track to protest North Carolina Senate Bill 49, according to The Falcon Post, Jordan’s school news site. The law, enacted in August 2023 after an override by the
![[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – Oct. 31, 2024](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/10/obits-oct-31.png)
Milestones
Oct. 7 * Dr. Ernest Howard Johnson, 70. No services listed. Oct. 19 * Myrna Elaine Dawson, 88. No services listed. * John Mack Weaver, 84. No services listed. Oct. 20 * Deborah McMillian Clark, 71. Funeral service was held on Oct. 28. * John David Cronin, 67. Arrangements are incomplete. Oct. 21 * Thelma Louise
![[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: Early Voting Participation Tops 2016 and Growing](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/10/snapshot1030.png)
News
Here’s a quick snapshot of early voting in Durham with just a few days left: * 112,712 ballots cast in Durham as of Tuesday, Oct. 29. That’s nearly 45% of Durham County’s 251,290 eligible voters. * Of those, more than 71% of the voters are 41 and