Water Demand Increases Despite Growing Lake Levels
Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect for City of Durham water customers as of Aug. 27.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 27, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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[VIDEO] $2M Teacher Fix
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt explores the latest effort by Durham Public Schools to repair the gap in its exception children teaching staff. The Board of Education tonight is expected to consider a contract with Unlimited Instruction.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Retakes Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Edges Higher
The average basket rises to $66.76 this week, with Aldi ($51.23) retaking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($105.53) highest — a $54.30 gap for the same 17 staples.
DPS Weighs $2M Staffing Contract Amid 31 Special Education Teacher Openings
Outside instructors could help fill classrooms while completing a pathway to become licensed DPS teachers. The board also will consider an online graduation program, expanded i-Ready access, climate planning, and more than $6 million in technology and building projects.