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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham's Dr. Lavonia Allison: "No Shrinking Violet"
In her lifetime, she helped boost Black voter participation and elected officials, and brought federal attention to racial inequities in schools.
Latest
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Cancelled Friday
Durham schools are closing Friday and all weekend activities are cancelled.
Development
Meeting Planned for Strauss Drive Townhouses Project
The plan calls for 7.11 units per acre with an active open space, a $5,000 donation to Durham Public Schools, and assurances that a handful of units will be priced as affordable housing.
durham public schools
DPS: No Mid-Year Express Bus Stops
This decision comes in the wake of feedback in a district survey that made it clear many parents - and some students - opposed the concept.
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Data Security
[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Among Those Affected by Data Breach
NCDPI reports that the threat has been contained and that accessed data was destroyed and "no additional copies exist."
Medical Research
Duke Researchers Contribute to Study Uncovering Alzheimer's Clues
The study examined blood samples from men and women with varying levels of cognitive impairment. It found that blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine and free carnitine declined steadily in women as cognitive symptoms worsened – from mild memory issues to more advanced Alzheimer’s stages.
Families in Need
Help Durham Kids Stay Warm with Coat Drive
The targeted drive with public drop-off sites ends this week, but Welcome Baby accepts winter items year-round.
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[SoDu How-To] Entering the 2025 Durham Public Schools Magnet Lottery
Magnet schools, developed to battle desegregation efforts decades ago, provide specialized curriculum with the goal of diversifying the student population.
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Games
[Crossword] Snowed In
Built by Wes Platt with the online cross word generator from Amuse Labs
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Birth Reports
[Welcome to the World] Durham Births – Dec. 22, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025
Congratulations to Phani Someshwar Hari and Arpita Das, parents of Sri Medha Hari, who appeared to be Durham's first baby of 2025!
South Durham Business
Starbucks Now Gunning for Bean Traders?
It's not clear how soon the ubiquitous coffee chain might open its doors at this site.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Jan. 7, 2025
Dec. 4, 2024 * Alan Joel Harris, 49. Services held on Jan. 4. Dec. 16, 2024 * Baby Boy Kymani Jemal Tillman, infant. No services listed. Dec. 20, 2024 * Mary Elizabeth Monk Jones, 93. Services held on Jan. 4. Dec. 21, 2024 * Deborah Pipkin Garner, 71. Services held on Jan. 4. Dec.