durham public schools
Durham School Board Fires Deputy Superintendent
Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.
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[Ask Wes Platt Anything] Why Are Some Durham Public Schools Shrinking While Others Keep Growing?
A three-year look at Durham Public Schools reveals uneven declines, crowded campuses in the southwest, and little evidence that enrollment tracks neatly with academic growth.
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What Kind of South Durham (NC) News Keeps You Coming Back?
I want to hear from younger readers, busy readers, and anyone who doesn't usually feel local news is made for them.
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Two Days Remain to Support Rogers-Herr Music Boosters
Your support for Southpoint Access in these final two days also supports young musicians at Rogers-Herr Middle School.
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Durham School Board Celebrates Student Wins, Then Confronts Hard Budget Choices
Plus, a gallery of photos from the March 28 lacrosse game between the Durham Warbirds and the Orange County Orcas.
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Nerdspresso
[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 20: Fist My Bump
Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 20th episode, we're talking about Project Hail Mary and the talented Mr. Ryan Gosling.
Viewpoints and Voices
Thoughts on Roboteachers?
Share your feedback about the idea promoted this week by First Lady Melania Trump.
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Preservation Durham Home Tour Takes Us Back in Time with Hope Valley
Get a look at the historic South Durham neighborhood as it celebrates 100 years.
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Durham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 23, 2026: Farmland Milestone and a Budget Crossroads
The board celebrates 25 years of farmland preservation, backs a jobs-heavy Welcome Venture Park deal, and lifts up second-chance reentry and fair housing work, while confronting a budget “inflection point."
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One Week Left to Support Local News and Music at Rogers-Herr Middle
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is a great time to do it. Your subscription helps sustain the reporting you rely on, and a share of that revenue will go directly to the Rogers-Herr boosters.
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Power Outage Strikes South Durham
At least 5,000 customers in Woodcroft, Hope Valley area reportedly without power tonight.
SoDu Rezoning Radar
Rezoning Radar: Neighborhood Meetings Ahead - March 23, 2026
Projects range from a 225-townhome development off Virgil Road and a 437-home conservation subdivision on Farrington Mill Road to a self-storage proposal tied to annexation along U.S. 70 East and Leesville Road.