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10 Essential Tips for Ice Storm Preparation in SoDu
From securing your yard to tracking outages with Duke Energy, here’s a practical, checklist to keep your household safe, warm, and informed.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 20, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: MLK Day, Dream Big, Battling Gun Violence
Here's a day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 24. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 19-23, 2026
After the MLK Jr. Day holiday, DPS cafeterias return with a full week of free breakfasts and lunches, including comfort-food favorites, vegetarian options, and a classic pizza Friday. Here’s what students will see on trays Jan. 19–23 across Durham Public Schools.
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[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27703 - January 2026
TL;DR Version: The top score went to Subway #11873 scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Randy’s Pizza with a score of 87.
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[Durham Visions] So You Got a Camera - Now What?
Start on Auto, shoot a lot, notice what you like, and ease into settings—photography clicks fastest when you learn by doing.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 13, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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DPS Board of Education Jan. 15 Work Session Preview
Budget priorities and the new proposed school calendars for traditional and year-round schools are on the agenda in Durham on Jan. 15.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Explore the Night Sky, National Hat Day, Attention Span Rehab
Here's a day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 17. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 12-16, 2026
Another January week brings a full lineup of free breakfasts and lunches at Durham Public Schools, with student favorites like nachos, chicken nuggets, and pizza Friday. Here’s what’s on the cafeteria menu Jan. 12–16 across DPS campuses.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 6, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Animal Tracks, Entrepreneurship, and Getting Mathical
Here's an end-of-year, day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 10. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!