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Introducing Missing in Durham, A Public-Service Feature

Bookmark our new Missing in Durham page for current listings, updates and official agency information.

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Richard Dansky on Ghosts of Smoke and Flame and The Game Industry’s Rough Moment

The local author joined me to talk about his new horror-comedy novel, why angels and demons made sense for this story, and what the collapse of studios like Red Storm says about the state of video games right now.

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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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[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.

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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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