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durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Closed Thursday

All district activities and events are canceled. For staff, it will be an optional remote workday.

Development

City Discussing Moriah Ridge Annexation

Residents opposed to Moriah Ridge worry about traffic and Durham's ability to handle such increased demand on its water supply.

Development

Durham Council Approves Brickworks Rezoning

“I think the Planning Commission got this one right,” said Mark-Anthony Middleton, the city’s mayor pro tempore.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by DPS Shortfall

The kids want to sled. We'll see what happens. How are you spending this snow day? Send pictures to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com!

durham public schools

[Updated 1/22/25] Durham Schools Facing $7M Budget Shortfall

As the 2024-2025 school year started, the district began withholding 15% of every school and departmental budget to address shortfalls, yielding about $26.4 million.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday

Originally, the district had announced a two-hour delay, but DPS officials determined that worsening conditions meant travel would be too dangerous for students, staff, and families.

immigration

North Carolina Among States Challenging Birthright Citizenship Order

The controversial order, signed hours after his inauguration, declares that children born in the United States to certain noncitizen parents will no longer automatically receive U.S. citizenship.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Weather Concerns Cause Early Durham Afterschool Program Closures

The district is continuing to monitor weather forecasts as administrators consider how it could affect tomorrow's school operations.

Durham City Council

Brickworks, Community Needs Hearing on Durham Council Agenda

Dan Jewell of Thomas & Hutton wants a zoning map change for 95.48 acres bounded by Hoover and Angier roads, Ashe Street, U.S. Highway 70/Interstate 885, and East End Avenue for as many as 1,880 residential units and 49,500 square feet of non-residential development.

winter weather

[SoDu Alert] Durham Libraries Provide Warming Centers

The National Weather Service has issued a cold-weather advisory from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with possible wind-chill temperatures as low as 2 degrees above zero.

Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Jan. 21, 2025

Dec. 14, 2024 * Jerome Eugene Adamson, 96. Graveside service planned for 11 a.m. on March 8 at Maplewood Cemetery in Durham. Dec. 23, 2024 * Joyce V. Hall, 88. Memorial service at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1 at Umstead Park United Church of Christ in Raleigh. Dec. 30, 2024

Durham Activities

Durham Activities - Jan. 20-24, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025 * It’s Cold Outside Scavenger Hunt. Babies through elementary school. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the information desk and search for pictures related to January cold weather. Find all the pictures and return to the desk for a prize. 9:30 a.m. to 6

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