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North Carolina Speculative Fiction Award Names 10 Finalists for 2026
The Manly Made Wellman Award, which recognizes science fiction and fantasy novels by Tarheel State authors, will be awarded July 17 at ConGregate 12 in Greensboro.
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durham
Durham Celebrates Family Connections During Reunification Month
At Frankie’s near Brier Creek, DSS, public defenders, court partners, and families honored parents and children who worked their way back together.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 30, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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SoDu Daily: June 30, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
SoDu Rezoning Radar
SoDu Rezoning Radar: June 2026
Across the cases, Rezoning Explorer comments show recurring neighborhood concerns about traffic, stormwater, school capacity, density, and whether roads and public services can keep up with continued growth.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 29, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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Schools
[VIDEO] What Does Right-Sizing Mean for Durham Public Schools?
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt spends time discussing recent Durham Public Schools developments with Matt Sears of RootEd in DPS.
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durham public schools
[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham School Board Considers Right-Sizing Study
Departing board members pressed Durham Public Schools to keep equity, student access, and the Growing Together philosophy at the center of future consolidation talks.
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Miami Boulevard Driver License Office Closed Over Bedbugs
NCDMV may reopen the office on July 13 after pest control and facility maintenance work is complete.
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durham public schools
[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Happens When You Ask A Board Member for Help?
Where school board authority starts, where it stops, and how residents can better understand the role of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.
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DPS Board Selects New Principal for Pearsontown Elementary
Dr. Lanisha Hinton, currently the leader of Sandy Ridge Elementary School, takes on her new role on July 1.
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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] Inside the Durham Public Schools Board Seat
An explainer for what a first-year Durham Public Schools Board of Education member can expect on the job.