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Most City of Durham Offices Closed June 20 for Juneteenth

Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most city offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services will remain available by calling 911, and non-emergency concerns

Commentary

[Video] To the Point Episode 2

In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. * Superintendent Search Update: https://southpointaccess.news/2024/06/03/more-than-100-applicants-so-far-for-durham-schools-superintendent/ * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/

News

More than 100 Applicants So Far for Durham Schools Superintendent

Durham Public Schools on May 24 had received 109 applications from candidates hoping to take over as superintendent, according to a presentation from the Alma Advisory Group, which is helping DPS with the search process. Demographics for the candidates include: * 60% male, 37% female, 3% not identified. * 69% Black, 17%

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Terry Lynn Rhodes, 79

The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Terry Lynn Rhodes passed away peacefully at home in Durham on May 29. He was 79. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, to the late Lee and Ethel Mae Rhodes on November 25, 1944. He was baptized at the age

Commentary

[Video] To the Point Episode 1

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News

Hope Valley PTA Elects 2024-2025 Board

The parent-teacher association of Hope Valley Elementary School in Durham on Tuesday confirmed its new leadership slate for the upcoming school year. Members voted in-person during a end-of-year pizza picnic at the school playground to appoint the following: * President: Jocelyn Dawson. * Vice Presidents: Melissa Kromm and Katie Stokes. * Secretary: Seth

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Joseph Grimes Bartlett, 71

This obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services: Joseph Grimes Bartlett, formerly of Gainesville, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 26, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. He was 71. Born in Detroit, Mich., Bartlett was the son of the late Frank Bartlett and Ann Nicols Bartlett. He

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Charlene Ione Howell, 72

The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services: Charlene Ione Howell passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 27. She was 72. She was born in Durham County to the late Charles Edward Colvard and is survived by her mother, Geneva Colvard. A beloved

Features

[Gallery] Durham-Driven Band No No Computer Makes Live Debut

No No Computer, a ’90s music cover band, made its debut performance on May 26 at Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew. Fronted by Durham’s Samuel Montgomery-Blinn and lead guitarist Brendan Wiley of Morrisville, the band also includes bassist Scott George of Durham and Christopher Grass of Carrboro on drums

Development

Changes Coming to Durham Neighborhood Meeting Process

When Durham’s Joint City-County Planning Commission (JCCPC) meets June 5, the group is expected to discuss changes that are intended to improve the neighborhood meeting process and guidelines. During the past year, planners held 42 neighborhood meetings, highlighting several issues that caused dissatisfaction in the community. These engagements provided

Fiction

[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 9: Eliza

I’m working on a serial fiction project. Each segment will be published here and on Patreon. It is available in full to Patreon supporters: Dear Posse, I met someone today. Not Ludwig, not a shadow child, but a person. She was walking down the middle of the road, her

News

8 Keys to Preparing for DPS Graduations

Students at 10 Durham Public Schools campuses are expected to graduate during the first two weeks of June. Here’s what families need to know about the upcoming ceremonies: Small High School Graduation Schedules * Durham Performance Learning Center: Rehearsal at noon on June 6; graduation at noon on June 7.

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