BioMérieux Backs Book Babies Durham with €197,953 Grant
Three-year bioMérieux investment will deepen outreach to Durham families facing early-learning barriers with home visits, 100 books, and coaching from birth to age 5.
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[SoDu We Grow] Two projects leave the list as South Durham’s development calendar fills up
The Southpoint Access development guide now tracks 30 active cases, with new meeting and hearing dates stretching into January.
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[SoDu We Dine] Two restaurants gain 6 points in latest South Durham inspection update
All 12 newly added reports received A grades, including a perfect 100 at a New Hope Commons Subway.
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[SoDu We Take a Break] All treats, no tricks
Treat yourself to a little midweek fun with a local news quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a Halloween coloring page for kids and grown-ups alike.
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[SoDu We Work] Holiday work, school programs, and utilities jobs
Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 53 listings, from Southpoint retail and school programs to county utilities and campus jobs.