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Development

More Than 100 New Townhomes Proposed for Odyssey Drive

On Wednesday, developers of a proposed 110-unit townhouse project called Odyssey at RTP are holding a neighborhood meeting for Durham residents via Zoom. The property, about 7.8 acres owned by Sundar Mandava, is currently zoned for single-family homes. Mandava, through the Morningstar Law Group, aims to change that zoning

Marriage Applications

[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications for Oct. 16-Oct. 22, 2024

From Durham County Register of Deeds Records. Oct. 16, 2024 * Phi Dac Ho, 38, and Khuyen Thi Kim Nguyen, 33. * Nicholas John Horswill, 30, and Urantuya Purev-Ochir, 30. Oct. 17, 2024 * Maiya Danielle Cheek, 27, and Malik Rian Hardeman, 29. * Duniia Leticia Diaz Ruiz, 48, and Santos Ovidio Maldonado Sanchez,

Southpoint Access

[Southpoint Access] Help Your Neighborhood News Guy Do A Better Job!

Hello! For those who don’t know me, I’m Wes Platt, the editor and publisher of Southpoint Access who’s really just trying to spend his time working for you as your Neighborhood News Guy. However, as much fun as I’m having at this gig, it really needs

News

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Oct. 28-31

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Oct. 28 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Assorted cereal. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 29 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Overnight oats. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 30 * Jumbo waffles with

Features

[SoDu Gallery] Focus on the North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is wrapping up in Raleigh this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 26, I took the family and got help from Catherine and the kids to track down some winning entries from Durham in the exhibit halls – like the decorative pie crust by Brianne Corsi showcased as

Development

Durham Council to Consider Ellis Road Townhouse Plan

Lynley Townhouses, a 102-unit project along Ellis and Clinton Roads in southeastern Durham, faced rejection from the Durham Planning Commission in August. On Nov. 4, it goes to the City Council for a public hearing related to Farasat Syed’s request to rezone more than 12 acres of land currently

Local Government

[UPDATED 10/24/24] Durham Schools Considering New Transportation Strategies

[UPDATED 10/24/24: The DPS Board of Education voted on Oct. 24 to move the transportation strategies topic to the Nov. 7 work session to ensure the proper personnel can attend to answer questions.] Transportation managers at Durham Public Schools on Thursday expect to discuss tactics within two primary

News

[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: North Carolina's Unaffiliated Voters Could Be Major Force

Here’s a quick snapshot of early voting in Durham after nearly a week: * 69,665 votes cast in Durham by Wednesday, Oct. 24. * Of those, more than 60% were voters who were at least 41. * 58% of early voters thus far are Democrats. About 31% are unaffiliated. And 9%

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Oct. 23, 2024

Sept. 28, 2024 * Walter Frank Lupa, 81. Service planned for 11 a.m. on Nov. 16 at Holy Infant Catholic Church in Durham. Oct. 11, 2024 * Byron Lloyd Nice, 94. Funeral service was held on Oct. 20. * James Isaiah Thorpe, 28. Funeral service planned for 1 p.m. on Oct.

Local Government

Durham City Offices Closing on Veterans Day

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Solid Waste Services The Solid Waste Management Department will also close Nov. 11, delaying curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection by one business day. Friday yard waste

News

Crayons2Calculators Back-to-School Campaign Raises $50K+

The 2024 Crayons2Calculators Fill That Bus! campaign, in partnership with the Durham Public Schools Foundation, raised more than $50,000 to support teachers and students in Durham Public Schools. This year’s donations nearly doubled last year’s total. Aetna’s $20,000 contribution played a pivotal role in the

Development

Fayetteville Road Closing Nightly for Eight Weeks

Improvements to the Fayetteville Road bridge over Interstate 40 are starting this week, which means the N.C. Department of Transportation is closing the road in both directions starting at 9 p.m. and ending at 5 a.m. Over the next eight weeks, contractors are repairing the bridge’s

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