Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Feb. 3, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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Durham Schools Remain Closed on Tuesday
Officials blame the situation on persistent hazardous road conditions.
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Streets at Southpoint Hosts "Dine and Delight"
The program, which runs through Feb. 28, pays $25 via Venmo to guests who spend at least $100 dining at participating mall restaurants.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Cleaning Up the Icy Mess
Planning something after the weather warms up? Add your events to our calendar!
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DPS Closed on Monday
Hazardous conditions from the weekend snow prompted school cancellation, officials said.
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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - January 2026
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
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Changing Together: Personnel Report for Durham Public Schools - January 2026
January personnel moves across Central Services and schools: new hires, interim leaders, retirements, and resignations with effective dates.
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DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!
Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.
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Higher Prices Ahead for DPS After-School Care?
Board of Education members on Thursday acknowledged that tuition must go up, but it remains to be seen how soon and by how much.
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DPS Operates on a 2-Hour Delay Friday
Overnight and into Saturday, snow's expected to sweep into Durham, complicating school plans for next week.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Target, Food Lion Prove Cheapest This Week
South Durham grocery prices are a bit higher on average this week, and the leaderboard shifts: Target takes the #1 spot with the lowest total basket, while Fresh Market remains the most expensive for the same 17 staples.
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Back to School in Durham Before the Snow
Students return to class on a two-hour delay on Thursday.