Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – April 28, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
News
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At the Carolina, “Right in the Eye” Brings Movie Magic, Music, and Student Discovery
The April 28 Durham performance is more than a live movie-concert. As part of the Carolina Theatre’s Arts Discovery series, it also gives local students a chance to experience Georges Méliès’ silent-film imagination in a fresh, live setting.
sodu week in review
Durham County Weighs Up to $240M Bond Refinancing Monday
Draft documents show the county wants to refinance older debt and shift borrowing for voter-approved school projects into longer-term financing.
![[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools Board of Education - April 23, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Law Enforcement Policy](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/boel424.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools Board of Education - April 23, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Law Enforcement Policy
At its April 23 night meeting, the Durham Public Schools Board confronted a possible $7.2 million budget hit, rising concern over overcrowding and teacher visas, persistent chronic absenteeism, and a new policy for responding to immigration enforcement.
![[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 23, 2026: Homeless Camps, Baby Bonds, and Transit Concerns](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/council424.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 23, 2026: Homeless Camps, Baby Bonds, and Transit Concerns
In one afternoon, council honored Chief Patrice Andrews and dug into policing at Longmeadow Park, development pressure, data centers, reparations, drought, transit reliability, and pedestrian safety.
Traffic
Can I Use The Bike Lane to Turn Right with My Car?
The short answer: Yes, if it's clear.
![[Gallery] Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Girls Soccer - April 23, 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/soccer4234--1-.png)
Schools
[Gallery] Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Girls Soccer - April 23, 2026
Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.
News
Mangum Street Closes Tonight
The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Stays Lowest as Overall Price Gap Narrows This Week
Aldi leads at $51.25, with Walmart ($54.44) and Food Lion ($54.86) close behind. Fresh Market tops $85.70 - a $34.45 spread for the same 17 staples.
Schools
DPS Board to Confront Chronic Absenteeism, Law Enforcement Policy Changes
Thursday’s agenda also includes legislative priorities, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and budget amendments
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AbbVie Picks Durham for $1.4B Manufacturing Campus
The new pharmaceutical production facility is expected to bring more than 700 jobs near Research Triangle Park.
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Parkwood Starts Monthly Drive for Food Hub
Neighbors seek donations off shelf-stable items to support South Durham's Parktown Food Hub.