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Office Hours Feb. 2, 2026: Bettina Umstead, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
News
DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!
Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.
sodu week in review
No Snow for SoDu This Weekend?
A meteorological "dry spot" apparently left us out of the mix for snow in South Durham this weekend. I've got conflicting feelings about this turn of events.
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Office Hours Jan. 29, 2026: Kristy Moore, DPS Board of Education District 4 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
sodu week in review
DPS Leaders, Candidates Reflect on Indictments
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and the Board of Education's chair and vice chair sought to reassure the Durham Public Schools community in the wake of criminal charges against three administrators. Two candidates seeking election to the board worry the current leadership isn't doing enough.
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Office Hours Jan. 23, 2026: Rachel Waltz, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Office Hours Jan. 21, 2026: Nadeen Bir, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Office Hours Jan. 17, 2026: Dilcy Burton, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
sodu week in review
Brittmore and Other Projects on Tuesday City Council Agenda
Durham City Council members are considering the development in southwest Durham County, as well as Andrews Chapel Apartments and Trenton Road Assemblage. Consent agenda includes Station 19 and 40 new police cars.
sodu week in review
Durham City Offices Closing on MLK Day
City Council meets instead on Jan. 20. Monday curbside collections shift a day. Don't miss today's MLK event at W.D. Hill Recreation Center.
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Office Hours Jan. 9, 2026: Gabby Rivero, DPS Board of Education District 3 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Office Hours Jan. 8, 2026: Davit Melikian, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.