News
10 Essential Tips for Ice Storm Preparation in SoDu
From securing your yard to tracking outages with Duke Energy, here’s a practical, checklist to keep your household safe, warm, and informed.
![[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/dpsclosed122.png)
durham public schools
[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday
Originally, the district had announced a two-hour delay, but DPS officials determined that worsening conditions meant travel would be too dangerous for students, staff, and families.
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winter weather
[SoDu Alert] Durham Libraries Provide Warming Centers
The National Weather Service has issued a cold-weather advisory from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with possible wind-chill temperatures as low as 2 degrees above zero.
Local Government
Extended Power Outage Prompts Durham Emergency Shelter Opening
Thousands of Duke Energy customers remain without power after problems at a substation on Wednesday. Utility workers may get power back on by 6 p.m. today. However, if residents remain without power after that, the Durham City-County Emergency Management Department is opening an emergency shelter at 8 p.m.