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Teacher Working Conditions: What South Durham School Staff Say About Their Schools

Rogers-Herr Middle School, Hope Valley Elementary among schools standing out with strong results in the 2026 survey.

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[VIDEO] Navigating the Right Fit of School for Your Child

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt talks with Emmy Renquist of SchoolUp about options families have when it comes to education in Durham and Wake counties.

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[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Band, Orchestra, Chorus at Carowinds - May 2, 2026

The school orchestra and chorus received superior ratings from judges, while the band earned an excellent rating.

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Good Cookies? Ashleigh Ratchford Goes Next Level!

The owner of Durham's Ashleigh Bakes Daily shared her story in a Q&A with Next Level Local's Michelle Johnson.

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Data Center Moratorium on Monday's Durham Council Agenda

The two-year stoppage would give the city time to develop clearer zoning rules before more projects move forward.

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SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Keeps the Lead with Competitive Prices

Aldi ($51.38) continues to be the most affordable, followed by Food Lion ($54.21) and Walmart ($54.44)

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State: Durham Students With Disabilities Denied Required Education at Youth Home

North Carolina education officials ordered Durham Public Schools to create new procedures after finding the district failed to implement IEP services during a 2025 lockdown at the Durham County Youth Home.

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[SeeGov] Durham County Board of Commissioners - April 27, 2026: Durham County's $240M Bonds and Audit Review

Durham commissioners mixed community updates with bigger accountability questions, spotlighting school funding pressure, a $240-million bond move, and audit findings that drew pointed follow-up from the board.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – April 28, 2026

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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