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Durham Public Schools Bus No. 131 burned on Friday afternoon at American and White Pine drives after departing Brogden Middle School. The bus driver managed to evacuate all 28 students before the bus became fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. “We are extremely happy that our bus driver
Local Government
Durham residents are least impressed with the city’s public and charter schools, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and our public transit system. That’s according to the 2023 Durham City Resident Survey, conducted by the ETC Institute on behalf of the city. The survey ranks responses in three tiers based
Pet of the Week
Aiden‘s an energetic medium-sized dog available for adoption from the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Here are his biographical details, provided by APS of Durham: Aiden is all about having fun. And we love to have fun with Aiden! He loves to go for walks, is a great catch…
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In a historic session Thursday night, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham Association of Educators came together to kick off a process meant to repair broken trust and build a new path forward while the district continues to deal with the classified worker pay crisis. The board
Dining
Durham County property records confirm that a Del Taco restaurant is coming to the old Thai 55 location near N.C. Hwy. 54 and Apex Highway in South Durham. A company spokesperson was less forthcoming: “There are no additional details to share regarding the Durham location at this time.” What
Health Inspection Reports
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top scores (100/100)
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Dr. Kecia Rogers, principal of Rogers-Herr Middle School, on March 1 becomes the assistant superintendent for middle schools in Durham Public Schools. According to DPS, Rogers-Herr has consistently met or exceeded growth under her leadership. She’s a product of the district and worked as a teacher at Southwest Elementary
Development
The Durham Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 12-0 against a proposal to build the Sheffield Farms project off Farrington Mill Road. The City Council will take that vote under advisement when it considers the proposal on March 18. However, the board recommended 8-5 to move Leigh Valley to the City
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SoDu We Poll Results
On Feb. 12, 2024, Southpoint Access encouraged readers to participate in a flash poll about recent school disruptions in Durham Public Schools after classified workers learned their increased pay structure was at risk of being rolled back. More than one-third of respondents (36.1%) blamed DPS administrators, while 27.8%
Local Government
Starting March 1, City of Durham water customers can expect altered taste and scent of tap water while the Department of Water Management performs its annual water treatment disinfection changeover process. It lasts through April 15. The changeover, required by federal and state regulations, isn’t expected to affect safety
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The school bus mechanics for Durham Public Schools plan to be back at work Tuesday, allowing transportation to resume for students throughout the county. But it’s worth keeping in mind that a wind advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, with potential gusts of
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This poll is now closed. Readers with at least the free Neighbor-level subscriber rank can check out the flash poll results in this post. While we wait to find out whether schools will be closed again on Tuesday, I’m curious to gauge where readers stand when