Durham School Board Fires Deputy Superintendent
Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 24-28, 2026
Traditional-calendar students return Monday. Here’s what DPS is serving for breakfast and lunch during the first week back.
Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147
One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.
Durham County Data Center Moratorium Would Set Conditions for Smaller Projects
The proposed nine-month pause would cover large data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities. Some projects of up to 100,000 square feet could continue under water-use and backup-power restrictions.
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Fraud Reports on the Rise
Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 14-20, followed by 27 shoplifting reports.