Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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Birth Reports
Dec. 10, 2024 * Salem Abdulrahman AlWared. Born at Duke University Hospital at 11:12 a.m. to Abdulrahman Abdulla AlWared and Aidha Hamad AlWared. * Catalina Sophia Cowan. Born at Duke Regional Hospital at 8:52 a.m. to Rhett Lee Cowan and Miranda Alma Cowan. * Jody Keyshawn Davis Jr. Born
Southpoint Access
But I’m most excited about the idea of paying local freelancers to help develop content for Southpoint Access. Ultimately, this can't just be about my voice all the time, and I want to do my part to contribute to Durham's local economy.
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Nerdspresso
In the first episode, we talk about the origins of this podcast, Jeff's fandom fanaticism, and the toxic workplace aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise during Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
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Obituaries
Nov. 3, 2024 * Jay Joel Farber, 91. Services held on Nov. 5. Nov. 28, 2024 * Debra Jean Holloway, 71. Services will be planned for a later date. Nov. 29, 2024 * Joseph Lee Grice, 82. Services held on Dec. 11. Dec. 2, 2024 * Alice Buhl Bates, 84. Celebration of life planned
local news
A divided Durham City Council on Monday surprised us with an agenda item that hadn't been publicized: the appointment of Deputy City Manager Bo Ferguson as successor to outgoing City Manager Wanda Page. Some members of the board thought a nationwide search would've been more appropriate.
durham public schools
The rotational plan, which calls for families to provide their own school transportation at least once a week, has resulted in 100% coverage of DPS routes between Dec. 2-13, according to transportation officials.
city of durham
In a statement released Monday night, Mayor Leonardo Williams praised Ferguson as "the right leader to guide Durham's future."
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Marriage Applications
From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Nov. 24, 2024 * Anna Noel Lewis, 30, and Robin Karl Ola Arkblad, 28. * Catherine Atchison Sullivan, 28, and Jacob Pasternak, 30. Nov. 25, 2024 * Nicholas Agyapong, 34, and Victoria Williams Dickson, 37. * Marc Medhat Nagib, 26, and Violet Yitao Tu, 26. * Ruben Oseas
affordable housing
The pre-submittal summary includes staff recommendations for extensive engagement with the neighborhood and Durham Public Schools.
durham
Dec. 16, 2024 * Preschool Storytime: Babies through kindergarteners. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Stories, songs, and movement in the South Meeting Room at the South Regional Library at 4505 S. Alston Ave. (Durham County Library) * PJ Storytime: Babies through elementary schoolers. 5:30 to 6 p.m.
durham public schools
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Year-round schools are out for winter break this week. Traditional schools have early release on Dec. 20.
Southpoint Access
Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses what's going on with DPS transportation options in this episode of SoDu We Like Local News, an official podcast of Southpoint Access.