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DPS afterschool guide: 2026-27 costs and lottery
Elementary afterschool fees are rising for 2026-27, and families still have to clear a lottery before they can register for a seat.
Wes Platt
Office Hours: Rogers-Herr Career Day and Afterschool Lottery
Plus, we’re heading into a pretty grim budget process for Durham Public Schools in the coming months.
Wes Platt
DPS may hire firm to win back students. Would it pay off?
A Memphis-based company offers one model: get paid for each student who returns. For Durham Public Schools, the appeal is obvious. So are the questions.
Wes Platt
Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling shines in sci-fi adventure
A personal connection to 2010 sets the stage for why Project Hail Mary feels like the rare sci-fi epic that is both emotionally grounded, and genuinely wondrous.
Jeff Stanford
Parents: Seeking Feedback About Youth Sports
Share your experiences about value, organization, and competition for the leagues in which your families have participated.
Wes Platt
South Durham Grocery Price Check – Week of March 12, 2026
Walmart leads at $52.33 (just 5 cents ahead of Target), while Fresh Market tops $91.93 - a $39.60 gap for the same 17 staples.
Wes Platt
Durham Obituaries – March 10, 2026 | Southpoint Access
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - March 2026
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
Wes Platt
Ask Wes Platt Anything - March 2026
Ask me anything: Durham, the newsletter, and the occasional hill I’ll die on.
Wes Platt
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