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Looking for A Youth Sport? Try the SoDu We Play Guide

Search 41 South Durham-area programs, from ballet and fencing to swimming, soccer, hockey, and more.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Schools Cuts $498K from Outside EC Teacher Contract

On Thursday, the Board of Education approved a less expensive Unlimited Instruction agreement, advanced a $5.3M classroom tech purchase, and celebrated students and employees.

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Durham County Pauses Hyperscale Data Centers

However, the moratorium moves forward with exceptions for projects smaller than 100,000 square feet despite public opposition.

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Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147

One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote

Council members also extended Durham’s affordable housing bond timeline and approved federal funding agreements for several South Durham transportation projects.

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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 Planning Commission Votes 10-0 Against Reserve at Rocky Branch

The revised proposal would allow up to 190 homes along Virgil Road. Commissioners delayed a decision on Thompson Village until October.

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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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Durham Council Clears 28-Townhouse Andrews Chapel Project

The 5-2 vote followed questions about a farm pond, trees, and school impacts. A Leesville self-storage annexation passed 4-3.

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Durham Commission Chair Rejects Data Center Conflict Claims

Mike Lee said Monday that he supports banning hyperscale facilities, but defended an exemption for smaller data centers.

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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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[SeeGov Enhanced] Planning Commission Backs 400 Homes Near Farrington Road

Commissioners advanced plans for 350 apartments and 50 townhomes, despite concerns about traffic, crowded schools, and the pace of growth in southwest Durham.