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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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Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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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.
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DPS Operates on a 2-Hour Delay Friday
Overnight and into Saturday, snow's expected to sweep into Durham, complicating school plans for next week.
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Office Hours Jan. 29, 2026: Kristy Moore, DPS Board of Education District 4 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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SoDu Shopping Basket: Target, Food Lion Prove Cheapest This Week
South Durham grocery prices are a bit higher on average this week, and the leaderboard shifts: Target takes the #1 spot with the lowest total basket, while Fresh Market remains the most expensive for the same 17 staples.