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Birth Reports
[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Jan. 18-24, 2025
Southpoint Access provides readers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham.
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MacKenzie Scott Funds May Reduce Durham Schools Budget Shortfall
If the district moves forward with this plan, it would leave them short by $1.66 million – so DPS still has work to do to balance their budget.
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Crossword Puzzles
[Crossword] Political Animals
Built by Wes Platt using the cross word builder from Amuse Labs
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?
I sent you a postcard, maybe. And the Durham City Council turned down Moriah Ridge, but warned development's coming someday.
Development
Durham Council Denies Moriah Ridge
The project, proposed by M/I Homes of Raleigh, would’ve brought 1,000 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes to 168 mostly rural acres not far from the New Hope Commons shopping center.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Feb. 4, 2025
Jan. 1, 2025 * Vicky Rosan Hutter, 81. No services listed. Jan. 18, 2025 * Roy Cozart Jr., 64. Services held on Feb. 1. Jan. 19, 2025 * Marie Jeanne Madigan, 90. Funeral mass planned for 10:30 a.m. on March 18 at St. Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill. * Charles “Terry”
cafeteria menus
Durham Public Schools: Menus for Feb. 3-7, 2025
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Staff Data May Have Been Breached
Regardless of whether families or educators are contacted by Experian, they can reach out to find out how to activate Experian's protection offer.
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Pre-K Education
[SoDu How-To] Apply for Durham Pre-K 2025-2026
The publicly funded program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, with classroom options available in 5-star licensed child care centers, Head Start programs, or Durham Public Schools.
Criminal Incident Reports
South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for February 2025
According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from property crimes like theft and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery. The data indicates that residents
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Students Putting on a Show to Remember
Is your kid performing in An Evening to Shine? Plus, Durham City Council set to consider Moriah Ridge tonight. And Hope Valley Elementary is holding its Boosterthon fundraiser.
Durham Activities