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durham public schools

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham School Board Picks New Chair, Vice Chair

Joy Harrell Goff succeeds Bettina Umstead as chair, while returning board member Xavier Cason is elected vice chair.

Schools

DPS Board to Weigh Pay Changes, Grievance Policy Update

Proposed classified pay upgrades would rely on the North Carolina General Assembly finally passing a state budget.

Durham City Council

Durham Budget Would Keep Taxes Flat, Buses Fare-Free, and City Services Mostly Intact

City Manager Bo Ferguson’s $766.1 million proposal avoids a property tax hike, protects most services, raises water and sewer rates, and closes Forest Hills Pool one season early.

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[SeeGov] Durham City Council Takes Up Homelessness, Historic Buildings, Infinity Road

Council members discussed homelessness in parks, budget tradeoffs, historic building reuse, and the Infinity Road rezoning, which passed 4–3 after late project changes.

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[SeeGov] County Work Session Probes Transit Cash Puzzle, Jail Healthcare

At a Durham County Board of Commissioners work session, leaders examined why a transit fund with more than $200 million on hand has only limited room for new projects.

durham public schools

Afterschool Tuition Increase, Budget Preview on DPS Board Agenda

Durham Public Schools staff are recommending a 50% increase that would take effect on June 1.

Kitchen Table

SoDu Morning Brief: Continued Fire Danger, Grocery Deals, and School Support Effort

Fire danger in effect; sunny 71°F. Durham Night Market, Bright Black’s reading club, rooftop Witches Night Out, and this week’s SoDu shopping basket.

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Locally Aware

SoDu Morning Brief: Increased Fire Risk, Weekly Crime Update, Durham Tenants' Rights

Your weekday local lowdown, powered by Southpoint Access. 💌 [Subscribe Free] | [Support Local Stories] Today’s South Durham Weather Forecast (Oct. 22, 2025) Heads up: Increased Fire Danger, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. today. Dry air (relative humidity 25–30%) plus westerly winds 15–20 mph, gusts 20–25 mph

Local Government

SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Oct. 21

From 32 e-buses for Durham schools to classified pay and DPSF grants, here’s where the money goes and what changes for students.

Local Government

SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Oct. 20

What’s on deck: tenant protections, Third Fork Creek and Rail Trail momentum, 160 income-restricted apartments near Page Road, and key rezonings - with multiple chances for public comment.

durham county library

Durham County Library: New Book Delays After Baker & Taylor Shutdown

Patrons should expect fewer new arrivals and longer wait times as the library shifts to alternate vendors following the collapse of its main supplier.

Kitchen Table

SoDu Morning Brief: Durham's Top Principal, Best Grocery Prices, and Today's Events

From honoring a beloved Durham principal to uncovering the cheapest place to buy groceries in SoDu, today’s newsletter is packed with local impact.

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