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[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle Hosts Showcase of Clubs

Families visited the gymnasium to check out available extracurricular activities, from the tabletop gamers in the Nerd Herd to Chef Sicily's cooking club.

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In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Sept. 1, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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Looking for A Youth Sport? Try the SoDu We Play Guide

Search 41 South Durham-area programs, from ballet and fencing to swimming, soccer, hockey, and more.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Schools Cuts $498K from Outside EC Teacher Contract

On Thursday, the Board of Education approved a less expensive Unlimited Instruction agreement, advanced a $5.3M classroom tech purchase, and celebrated students and employees.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle Break-Ins Lead 98 Reports

Vehicle-related incidents made up 45 of 98 South Durham police reports reviewed for Aug. 20-26, with five vehicle break-ins reported on United Drive.

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Water Demand Increases Despite Growing Lake Levels

Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect for City of Durham water customers as of Aug. 27.

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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 27, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

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[VIDEO] $2M Teacher Fix

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt explores the latest effort by Durham Public Schools to repair the gap in its exception children teaching staff. The Board of Education tonight is expected to consider a contract with Unlimited Instruction.

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Retakes Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Edges Higher

The average basket rises to $66.76 this week, with Aldi ($51.23) retaking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($105.53) highest — a $54.30 gap for the same 17 staples.

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DPS Weighs $2M Staffing Contract Amid 31 Special Education Teacher Openings

Outside instructors could help fill classrooms while completing a pathway to become licensed DPS teachers. The board also will consider an online graduation program, expanded i-Ready access, climate planning, and more than $6 million in technology and building projects.

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[VIDEO] Durham Data Center Loophole

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt ponders Durham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Nida Allam's choice to vote against the data center moratorium, while also pushing for amendments to strengthen the moratorium.

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[Gallery] Back to School in Durham

Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis led administrators in visits to campuses that were back in session on Monday.

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