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Did a new business open in your neighborhood? Is there a traffic issue affecting your commute? Know someone making a difference in the community? I want to hear from you!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Keep an Eye on Raleigh
What's up with the state legislature in Raleigh? Did you know there's a new bank branch coming to Ellis Crossing? Plus, Preston Wilson makes his debut with a column about Champagne for Valentine's Day!
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SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 8, 2025
Moriah Ridge falls short with the Durham City Council, while Durham Public Schools may reduce its shortfall with grant money once earmarked for affordable teacher housing. And what are state GOP lawmakers working on that should matter to neighbors in South Durham?
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Deferring Affordable Dreams
What price will Durham Public Schools pay by shifting philanthropic funds to balance this year's budget? Plus, N.C. launches a PowerSchool investigation.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Rolling Ahead with Durham School Transportation
School transportation leaders are set to give an update to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Plus, The Makery's coming to Boxyard RTP, there's a new episode of SoDu We Like Local News, and Jordan High School athletes celebrated signing day!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Can a Windfall Help a Shortfall?
Do parents of schoolkids know too much these days? Plus, Durham Public Schools might have a plan for reducing a big chunk of their $7M shortfall.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?
I sent you a postcard, maybe. And the Durham City Council turned down Moriah Ridge, but warned development's coming someday.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Students Putting on a Show to Remember
Is your kid performing in An Evening to Shine? Plus, Durham City Council set to consider Moriah Ridge tonight. And Hope Valley Elementary is holding its Boosterthon fundraiser.
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SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 1, 2025
Where's that new children's hospital going? Plus, DPS tries to reassure nervous migrant families. And there's a new Chipotle in town!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
Have you found the hidden gelato shop off N.C. Highway 55? Read about Chef Ken and check out Jeff Stanford's latest Nerdspresso column!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley
No one made off with $34 million from the Durham Public Schools coffers. Plus, the new Chipotle opens today in Hope Valley! And a from-scratch sloppy joe sauce recipe.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids
Help me keep our South Durham neighbors informed! Write for Southpoint Access! Plus, DPS offers migrant family assurances, and the Planning Commission hears three SoDu proposals next month.