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Durham's Newest Elementary School Readies for Opening Day

Wes Platt

21 Aug 2024 — 1 min read

On Aug. 26, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School makes its official debut for Durham Public Schools, welcoming its first students as traditional calendar campuses return to session. The school district’s Aaron Daye captured images from a recent tour of the school ahead of opening day.

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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?

I sent you a postcard, maybe. And the Durham City Council turned down Moriah Ridge, but warned development's coming someday.

Durham Council Denies Moriah Ridge

The project, proposed by M/I Homes of Raleigh, would’ve brought 1,000 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes to 168 mostly rural acres not far from the New Hope Commons shopping center.

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Feb. 4, 2025

Jan. 1, 2025 * Vicky Rosan Hutter, 81. No services listed. Jan. 18, 2025 * Roy Cozart Jr., 64. Services held on Feb. 1. Jan. 19, 2025 * Marie Jeanne Madigan, 90. Funeral mass planned for 10:30 a.m. on March 18 at St. Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill. * Charles “Terry”

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Feb. 3-7, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.

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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?

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