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[WordroW] Damage Doer
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
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Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Break-Ins, Assaults Dominate First Full Week of 2026
More than 90 incidents were reported across SoDu, with cars, apartment complexes, and retail corridors bearing the brunt of post-holiday crime.
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[Durham Visions] So You Got a Camera - Now What?
Start on Auto, shoot a lot, notice what you like, and ease into settings—photography clicks fastest when you learn by doing.
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[WordroW] Money Management
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 13, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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DPS Board of Education Jan. 15 Work Session Preview
Budget priorities and the new proposed school calendars for traditional and year-round schools are on the agenda in Durham on Jan. 15.
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[WordroW] Astronomical Setting
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Explore the Night Sky, National Hat Day, Attention Span Rehab
Here's a day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 17. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 12-16, 2026
Another January week brings a full lineup of free breakfasts and lunches at Durham Public Schools, with student favorites like nachos, chicken nuggets, and pizza Friday. Here’s what’s on the cafeteria menu Jan. 12–16 across DPS campuses.
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Durham City Offices Closing on MLK Day
City Council meets instead on Jan. 20. Monday curbside collections shift a day. Don't miss today's MLK event at W.D. Hill Recreation Center.
News
DPS Offers Schools Showcase on Saturday
Northern High School hosts the event, delayed from late last year, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for families interested in attending Durham Public Schools.
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Office Hours Jan. 9, 2026: Gabby Rivero, DPS Board of Education District 3 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.