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Gun, Ammunition Found at Southern High on Tuesday

Two students were held for questioning after Durham County Sheriff's deputies made the discovery while investigating a report involving another student.

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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] How DPS Board Committees Shape School Decisions Before the Final Vote

This explainer looks at recent Durham Public Schools committee work, including classroom technology, solar planning, budget transparency, and policy updates.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 24-28, 2026

Traditional-calendar students return Monday. Here’s what DPS is serving for breakfast and lunch during the first week back.

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[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.

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DPS Delays $5.3M Class Tech Proposal until Aug. 27

The Board of Education wants its new committee structure to review the interactive panel purchase first. Members also moved a sustainability resolution toward a vote and assigned summer policy updates for review.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026

Here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus across Durham Public Schools for Aug. 17-21.

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DPS Board Considering $5.3-Million Classroom Tech Proposal

A five-year agreement would bring nearly 2,000 interactive panels to Durham Public Schools classrooms.

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Durham Officials Eye GoDurham for On-Time School Transit

Hillside and Northern high schools are among the candidates for a public-transit pilot as Durham leaders also consider microtransit, safer sidewalks, crossing guards, and bike-based options.

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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.