News
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Oct. 28 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Assorted cereal. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 29 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Overnight oats. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 30 * Jumbo waffles with
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Features
The North Carolina State Fair is wrapping up in Raleigh this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 26, I took the family and got help from Catherine and the kids to track down some winning entries from Durham in the exhibit halls – like the decorative pie crust by Brianne Corsi showcased as
Development
Lynley Townhouses, a 102-unit project along Ellis and Clinton Roads in southeastern Durham, faced rejection from the Durham Planning Commission in August. On Nov. 4, it goes to the City Council for a public hearing related to Farasat Syed’s request to rezone more than 12 acres of land currently
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Commentary
Halloween just wasn’t my jam growing up. I was a squeamish and fussy kid so I didn’t enjoy being scared or dressing up for trick or treating. Keep in mind that I was a child in the ‘70s so our costumes were those plastic outfits. They felt like
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News
By R.J. RICO, Associated Press If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been under government control since the Great Recession. But Democrats and some economists warn that, especially
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Local Government
[UPDATED 10/24/24: The DPS Board of Education voted on Oct. 24 to move the transportation strategies topic to the Nov. 7 work session to ensure the proper personnel can attend to answer questions.] Transportation managers at Durham Public Schools on Thursday expect to discuss tactics within two primary
News
By AMANDA SEITZ and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press The TikTok videos haunt 26-year-old Christy Kishbaugh. One seared into her memory shows a young mom talking about how several Idaho emergency rooms rejected her because of the state’s abortion ban, leaving her to bleed for weeks after a miscarriage. Kishbaugh
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News
Here’s a quick snapshot of early voting in Durham after nearly a week: * 69,665 votes cast in Durham by Wednesday, Oct. 24. * Of those, more than 60% were voters who were at least 41. * 58% of early voters thus far are Democrats. About 31% are unaffiliated. And 9%
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Milestones
Sept. 28, 2024 * Walter Frank Lupa, 81. Service planned for 11 a.m. on Nov. 16 at Holy Infant Catholic Church in Durham. Oct. 11, 2024 * Byron Lloyd Nice, 94. Funeral service was held on Oct. 20. * James Isaiah Thorpe, 28. Funeral service planned for 1 p.m. on Oct.
Local Government
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Solid Waste Services The Solid Waste Management Department will also close Nov. 11, delaying curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection by one business day. Friday yard waste
News
The 2024 Crayons2Calculators Fill That Bus! campaign, in partnership with the Durham Public Schools Foundation, raised more than $50,000 to support teachers and students in Durham Public Schools. This year’s donations nearly doubled last year’s total. Aetna’s $20,000 contribution played a pivotal role in the
News
By ROBERT YOON, Associated Press North Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The Tar Heel State is one of a handful of competitive