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DPS Budget Hearing Today: A Step Toward Correcting Pay Disparities?

DPS Budget Hearing Today: A Step Toward Correcting Pay Disparities?

Can Durham Public Schools repair the damage done by the botched implementation of the last classified worker pay plan? The Board of Education meets today at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget, which includes an $8.8 million ask in an effort to

Hope Valley PTA Plans for Appreciation Week

Hope Valley PTA Plans for Appreciation Week

Hope Valley Elementary School celebrates teachers and staff the week of May 6-10, and the PTA has set aside Boosterthon funds for a catered breakfast and other events. But the PTA also seeks volunteers and donations to help with these activities. Appreciation opportunities include: * Catered lunch from Chick-fil-A. * Candy buffet

American Village Holding Annual Community Garage Sale

American Village Holding Annual Community Garage Sale

On April 20, American Village is set to host its annual yard sale with at least 40 participating homes throughout the community. Residents are offering many items for sale, ranging from clothing and toys to furniture and hockey gnomes. This yard sale provides an opportunity for community engagement and for

[In Memoriam] George "Buck" King, 88

[In Memoriam] George "Buck" King, 88

One of Durham’s first Black firefighters, George “Buck” King, passed away on April 7. He was 88. King joined the Durham Fire Department on Oct. 1, 1958. He retired on Sept. 1, 1993 after achieving the ranks of assistant chief and fire marshal. He was one of two surviving

Help Shape Durham's Future at Town Hall Event

Help Shape Durham's Future at Town Hall Event

Got opinions about initiatives proposed in Discover Durham’s Destination Master Plan? Bring your thoughts and ideas to the town hall event planned for April 23 at 5 p.m. at Carolina Theatre downtown. The master plan, unveiled earlier this year, includes more than 60 recommendations for initiatives to make

Chapel Hill Tire Coming to Homestead Market

Chapel Hill Tire Coming to Homestead Market

Book Harvest Expands in Rockwood Plaza

Book Harvest Expands in Rockwood Plaza

Book Harvest, a Durham nonprofit focused on children’s literacy, has again expanded its headquarters in the Rockwood strip center at 2501 University Dr. In a blog post Friday, the organization announced the expansion that now has it occupying the three middle units in the center that also includes Thai