Wes Platt

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[WordroW] Learning Life

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

sodu week in review

County Approves New Non-Emergency Ambulance Franchises

Plus, green light for performance-based incentives for Aspida and Novartis.

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DPS Superintendent Earns Contract Extension

During the past school year, 90% of DPS schools have seen improved academic performance, with more than half of the district's schools earning an A, B, or C grade.

Countywide Campaign Aims to Raise $500K to Stabilize Food Access

Organizers point to rising need and fewer federal supplies. Feeding America estimated 1 in 7 Durham residents - and 1 in 6 children - were food insecure in 2023; local providers say demand has climbed 30%+ since then.

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What’s Open, What’s Closed: Durham’s Holiday Schedule (Christmas & New Year’s)

Closures, trash delays, parking rules, bus schedule changes - and how to recycle your tree in South Durham.

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SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Maintains Lowest Total This Week

Food Lion and Wegmans follow in second and third place for the week of Dec. 11.

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[WordroW] Grinch Season

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Locally Aware

South Durham Crime Report: Holiday Shopping Season Brings Boost in Car Break-Ins

More than half the reported incidents last week involved vehicles that were either burglarized or stolen.

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[WordroW] Chilling Out

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

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[SoDu Alert] No School for DPS Students Tuesday Over Road Ice Concerns

All district facilities are closed and all activities are cancelled while the district waits for roads to thaw after a night of subfreezing temperatures.

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 8 Due to Weather

All district facilities are closed and all activities are cancelled ahead of expected inclement weather.

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[WordroW] Candidate Calling

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.