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She’s only been on the job for a couple of months, but already District Judge Kendra Montgomery-Blinn is gearing up for the 2024 election. Montgomery-Blinn was appointed to succeed Shamieka Rhinehart, who was promoted to Superior Court by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. On Dec. 4, the filing process
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Asia Cunningham, principal of Pearsontown Elementary School, received a 2023 North Carolina Milken Award and $25,000 – a first for an educator in Durham Public Schools. The Milken Educator Awards have been given out since 1987, rewarding and inspiring excellence in the world of education by honoring top educators with
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Nearly 40 acres of land at 8250 Fayetteville Road near Hills of Southpoint and Chancellors Ridge are now rezoned to allow Kelley Development Company to build up to 490 apartment units, at least 50 of which are slated to be affordable housing, and 5,000 square feet of office space.
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Our 5-year-old daughter, Athena, is currently a kindergartener at year-round Pearsontown Elementary School. Her brother, John Michael, is in fifth grade at Pearsontown. Next year, he’s off to year-round Rogers-Herr Middle School. Without that sibling connection, Athena won’t be eligible to attend first grade at Pearsontown in 2024-2025.