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5 Takeaways from Durham's Gun Violence Recommendations

A city-county working group wants Durham to focus on the people and places at greatest risk, improve coordination, and reduce shootings by 10% each year. A detailed action plan is due Aug. 25.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026

Turkey nachos, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, and pizza are among the Durham Public Schools lunch choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.

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[VIDEO] Dogs Save Veterans

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Matt Whitnack of Vets to Vets United about the upcoming 5K9 Dog Jog. Plus: Proposed data center moratorium, Andrews Chapel Townhomes, and North Carolina high school mental health report.

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5 Takeaways from North Carolina's Latest Youth Risk Survey

High school students reported better mental health, lower substance use, and fewer safety problems in 2025, but sleep, school belonging, and unequal outcomes remain concerns.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 3-7, 2026

Durham Public Schools students can choose from french toast sticks, hot dogs, meatball subs, pizza, and more during the week of Aug. 3-7.

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[VIDEO] Growing SoDu Readership

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt brings readers up to speed about the Durham Public Schools handbook, technology fees, recent power outages, and the drought situation. Plus: How you can help grow Southpoint Access readership and make it possible to expand coverage!

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 27-31, 2026

Year-round DPS students can expect breakfast favorites, nachos, dumplings, chicken nuggets, and pizza during the final week of July.

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[SoDu How-To] Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans Every DPS Family Should Know

The second installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains when absences count, how documentation works, who can sign out a student, what families should know about buses, and what five emergency commands mean.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate

The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.

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DPS Board to Vote on Pay Raises, South Durham School Projects

The July 21 special meeting includes proposed 2026-27 salary scales, Southwest Elementary paving, and design work for six mobile classrooms at Lyons Farm Elementary.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 20-24, 2026

Mini pancakes, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and corn dog nuggets close out the final DPS cafeteria menu of the 2025–26 academic year.

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[SoDu How-To] Part 1: Before the First Day: Meals, Technology, Forms, and Fees for DPS Families

The first installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains free meals, Infinite Campus, device fees, privacy decisions, health forms, and volunteer requirements.