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Viewpoints and Voices
[Letter to the Editor] Durham Should Fund Family Drug Treatment Court
Retired Judge Nancy Gordon says opioid settlement dollars should support family reunification and recovery.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Cheapest This Week As Average Basket Price Rises
Aldi posts the lowest total at $51.29, followed by Walmart ($53.80) and Wegmans ($55.83). Fresh Market climbs to $105.83, creating a $54.54 spread for the same 17 staples.
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News
[SeeGov] Durham NC Board of Commissioners: Libraries, Animal Shelter, and School Pay Debates
During a June 2 work session, commissioners continued discussions about priorities in the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 2, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Food Lion Takes #1 Spot as Fresh Market Tops $100
Food Lion posts the lowest total at $51.47, with Aldi ($53.03) and Walmart ($53.68) close behind. Fresh Market hits $102.73 - a $51.26 spread for the same 17 staples.
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Schools
[SeeGov] Durham County Budget Hearing Centers on Calls for Higher DPS Classified Staff Pay
At Tuesday's public hearing, school workers and advocates urged Durham County commissioners to fully fund Durham Public Schools and raise support staff pay to a living wage.
Pet Obituaries
Pet Remembrance: Phaedra
"I am at peace knowing that when my time comes to leave this existence, she will come and get me."
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 26, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
durham public schools
Changing Together: Personnel Reports for Durham Public Schools - May 2026
This roundup tracks the names, roles, and schools tied to recent Durham Public Schools personnel changes.
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SoDu Shopping Basket: Value Stores Hold Edge as Average Price Dips
The average basket fell about 50 cents this week to $66.32 - a small drop, but a real one.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 19, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
durham public schools
Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 18-22, 2026
Chicken cheesesteak nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.