sodu week in review

Only One Incumbent Remains in DPS Board of Education Race

Bettina Umstead seeks to hold onto her District 2 DPS seat in the upcoming March election.

Wes Platt

20 Dec 2025 — 4 min read

Natalie Beyer, who currently holds the District 4 Durham Public Schools Board of Education seat, on Friday announced on Facebook that she won't run again. She's been a board member since 2010.

Office Hours March 2, 2026: Dr. Kelvin Bullock, Maureen Joy Charter School

In his first month, Dr. Bullock talks mission, momentum, and bridging divides between charters and traditional public schools.

"Grandfathered" Uses: What Can Stay, Expand, Rebuild, or Change

When nonconforming uses, lots, and structures can continue, and when they can’t.

[WordroW] Discuss - March 2, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 2, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

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Office Hours March 2, 2026: Dr. Kelvin Bullock, Maureen Joy Charter School

"Grandfathered" Uses: What Can Stay, Expand, Rebuild, or Change

[WordroW] Discuss - March 2, 2026

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 2, 2026