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Sports

Jordan Athletes Sign for Next-Level Sports

Athletes from Jordan High School are moving on to play at colleges like Virginia Tech University and N.C. Central University.

education

New STEAM-Focused Space Coming to Boxyard RTP

The site, geared toward elementary-aged children, tweens, and teens, will allow participants to work with simple materials or 3D printers and robotics to immerse themselves in maker education.

Podcast

SoDu We Like Local News Episode 8: Money Under the Couch Cushions

Plus, it's Durham Pre-K registration time! And the City Council didn't support a plan for 1,000 homes along Mt. Moriah Road. And it's Boosterthon time at Hope Valley Elementary School.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Can a Windfall Help a Shortfall?

Do parents of schoolkids know too much these days? Plus, Durham Public Schools might have a plan for reducing a big chunk of their $7M shortfall.

durham public schools

MacKenzie Scott Funds May Reduce Durham Schools Budget Shortfall

If the district moves forward with this plan, it would leave them short by $1.66 million – so DPS still has work to do to balance their budget.

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Political Animals

Built by Wes Platt using the cross word builder from Amuse Labs

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?

I sent you a postcard, maybe. And the Durham City Council turned down Moriah Ridge, but warned development's coming someday.

Development

Durham Council Denies Moriah Ridge

The project, proposed by M/I Homes of Raleigh, would’ve brought 1,000 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes to 168 mostly rural acres not far from the New Hope Commons shopping center.

Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Feb. 4, 2025

Jan. 1, 2025 * Vicky Rosan Hutter, 81. No services listed. Jan. 18, 2025 * Roy Cozart Jr., 64. Services held on Feb. 1. Jan. 19, 2025 * Marie Jeanne Madigan, 90. Funeral mass planned for 10:30 a.m. on March 18 at St. Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill. * Charles “Terry”

cafeteria menus

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Feb. 3-7, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Staff Data May Have Been Breached

Regardless of whether families or educators are contacted by Experian, they can reach out to find out how to activate Experian's protection offer.

Pre-K Education

[SoDu How-To] Apply for Durham Pre-K 2025-2026

The publicly funded program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, with classroom options available in 5-star licensed child care centers, Head Start programs, or Durham Public Schools.

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