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Durham Schools on 2-Hour Delay Thursday

It's a precaution as a wintry mix comes to a chilly Bull City overnight Wednesday. But it may not be the final call.

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Office Hours Feb. 4, 2026: Reviving Local News in Durham: A Community Effort

How can you help? And how can you make sure your voice is heard?

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South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Jan. 25-31

A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.

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DPS: Back to School on Time Wednesday - with Early Release

Officials are watching potential winter weather arriving Wednesday night.

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Durham Schools Remain Closed on Tuesday

Officials blame the situation on persistent hazardous road conditions.

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Office Hours Feb. 2, 2026: Bettina Umstead, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate

Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.

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Streets at Southpoint Hosts "Dine and Delight"

The program, which runs through Feb. 28, pays $25 via Venmo to guests who spend at least $100 dining at participating mall restaurants.

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DPS Closed on Monday

Hazardous conditions from the weekend snow prompted school cancellation, officials said.

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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - January 2026

Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.

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DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!

Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.

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No Snow for SoDu This Weekend?

A meteorological "dry spot" apparently left us out of the mix for snow in South Durham this weekend. I've got conflicting feelings about this turn of events.

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Higher Prices Ahead for DPS After-School Care?

Board of Education members on Thursday acknowledged that tuition must go up, but it remains to be seen how soon and by how much.