[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Hope Valley Bids Farewell to Jed Miller

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Hope Valley PTA Bids Farewell to Principal Miller, Welcomes Officer Slate

Melissa Price-Kromm, one of Hope Valley PTA's co-vice presidents, on Wednesday offered a remembrance of Principal Jed Miller, who left Hope Valley Elementary School in May. He has been succeeded by Ingrid Whitaker.

"Over the years, Mr. Miller has helped shape not just minds but lives," Price-Kromm told the crowd gathered for Wednesday's end-of-the-school-year pizza party. "Thousands of students have walked through these doors and walked out better prepared because of his vision and commitment."

PTA members on Wednesday also voted for a slate of officers, including:

• President: Jocelyn Dawson.
• Vice President A: Ofek Devinney.
• Vice President B: Melissa Price-Kromm.
• Vice President C: Marty Triggs.
• Treasurer: Chad Haefle.
• Secretary: Seth Crabtree.
• At-Large: Uriel Camacho.
• At-Large: Mary Taylor.

One more at-large seat will be determined this fall. Email hopevalleypta@gmail.com to be considered.

Joshua Gunn Comes Home to Lead Durham's City Economic Agency

The City of Durham has officially named Gunn as the next director of its Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His first day on the job will be July 14, 2025. For South Durham residents – particularly those who care about local job growth, small business support, and inclusive economic opportunity – his return signals both continuity and fresh vision.

[Nerdspresso Phase II] Episode 10: Friends Everywhere

Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham’s neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy.

It’s Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 10th episode, we’re talking about season 2 of the Star Wars sci-fi spy thriller series Andor!

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