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Durham Schools Remain Closed on Tuesday
Officials blame the situation on persistent hazardous road conditions.
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Office Hours Feb. 2, 2026: Bettina Umstead, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Streets at Southpoint Hosts "Dine and Delight"
The program, which runs through Feb. 28, pays $25 via Venmo to guests who spend at least $100 dining at participating mall restaurants.
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Your Week Ahead: Cleaning Up the Icy Mess
Planning something after the weather warms up? Add your events to our calendar!
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DPS Closed on Monday
Hazardous conditions from the weekend snow prompted school cancellation, officials said.
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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - January 2026
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
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Changing Together: Personnel Report for Durham Public Schools - January 2026
January personnel moves across Central Services and schools: new hires, interim leaders, retirements, and resignations with effective dates.
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DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!
Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.
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No Snow for SoDu This Weekend?
A meteorological "dry spot" apparently left us out of the mix for snow in South Durham this weekend. I've got conflicting feelings about this turn of events.
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Higher Prices Ahead for DPS After-School Care?
Board of Education members on Thursday acknowledged that tuition must go up, but it remains to be seen how soon and by how much.
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Hollywood Comes to Bull City: Movies Made in Durham
SoDu residents, how many times have you recognized Durham in the movies? Whether it’s in the titles you’ve watched on streaming or in that flick you’ve caught at the multiplex, you’ve probably seen your hometown immortalized at some point.
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DPS Operates on a 2-Hour Delay Friday
Overnight and into Saturday, snow's expected to sweep into Durham, complicating school plans for next week.