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Office Hours Jan. 21, 2026: Nadeen Bir, 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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Three DPS Administrators Indicted
The Durham grand jury indictments come after the investigation of a 2024 incident at Eno Valley, during which an autistic child was tied to a chair with a jump rope.
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Office Hours Jan. 17, 2026: Dilcy Burton, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Brittmore and Other Projects on Tuesday City Council Agenda
Durham City Council members are considering the development in southwest Durham County, as well as Andrews Chapel Apartments and Trenton Road Assemblage. Consent agenda includes Station 19 and 40 new police cars.
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DPS Board Work Session: Student Discipline, Budget Planning, and the Future of Old Lowe's Grove School
What the Jan. 15 DPS work session means for South Durham: Old Lowe’s Grove study; pay, discipline, and facilities dominate public comment.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 19-23, 2026
After the MLK Jr. Day holiday, DPS cafeterias return with a full week of free breakfasts and lunches, including comfort-food favorites, vegetarian options, and a classic pizza Friday. Here’s what students will see on trays Jan. 19–23 across Durham Public Schools.
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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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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.
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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.
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Office Hours Jan. 8, 2026: Davit Melikian, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.