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[Video] Have a Handcrafted SoDu Holiday Season

Holiday makers, civic updates, and how to advertise for $50 - while supporting Hope Valley PTA.

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[Video] Navigating Uncertainty: How Durham Schools and Families Are Responding to Immigration Enforcement

School administrators reported a 20.9% absentee rate throughout the district on Nov. 18.

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[Office Hours] Changes in Durham Leadership and Empowering Schools with New Grants

Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses the recent election results in Durham, highlighting changes in city council leadership and the implications for the community.

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Early Voting Push, Wildlife Win, Biogen Chat & Community Notes

Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more.

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From Boot Camp to Bioreactors: Julie & Bill Christiansen on MS, Biogen at RTP, and South Durham Updates

Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen share their multiple sclerosis journey and life at Biogen’s RTP site - 30 years strong - plus: SoDu Shopping Basket, Kinya Ramen opening next week, the Family Resource Guide, and our pledge to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31.

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Southpoint Access Office Hours - Sept. 15, 2025

In this episode, Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt interviews Bill Granger from American Legion Post 416.

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Office Hours with Wes Platt: South Durham Q&A featuring Richard Dansky and Matt Kopac

Guest author Richard Dansky previews his Aug. 27 book launch, and Planning Commissioner Matt Kopac discusses his Ward 1 run ahead of the Oct. 7, 2025 primary.