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Month: January 2025

Book Harvest Celebrates “Books on Break” Grant
News Schools

Book Harvest Celebrates “Books on Break” Grant

Wes PlattJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Book Harvest has received a $250,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust to expand its Books on…

[Nerdspresso] Kieran Emerges as Power Culkin in “A Real Pain”
Commentary Nerdspresso

[Nerdspresso] Kieran Emerges as Power Culkin in “A Real Pain”

Wes PlattJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Once overshadowed by his older brother Macaulay, Kieran Culkin has firmly stepped into the spotlight with his Oscar-nominated performance in…

One Valve Leads to Widespread Durham Water Pressure Drop
Local Government News

One Valve Leads to Widespread Durham Water Pressure Drop

Wes PlattJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Durham’s vast water system, controlled by about 31,000 valves, experienced unexpected disruptions after a routine maintenance exercise on Jan. 27.…

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
News Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato

Wes PlattJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

I’d just finished breakfast when the phone rang Thursday morning. It was Hope Valley Elementary calling to tell me Athena…

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley
News Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley

Wes PlattJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

So, let’s get something straight: as far as anyone knows, Durham Public Schools hasn’t lost $34 million. No one snuck out of…

Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30
Business Dining News

Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30

Wes PlattJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025

The new Chipotle opens Friday, Jan. 30, in a space once occupied by Denny’s. It’s the first location in Hope…

[Letter to the Editor] Support Local Food Banks
Commentary Letters to the Editor

[Letter to the Editor] Support Local Food Banks

Wes PlattJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Dear SoDu Community: With federal cuts and rising food prices, now is the time to donate to food banks, which…

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids
News Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids

Wes PlattJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Hey. You. Do you live in South Durham? Can you gather information? Can you put it into words to share…

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears
News Schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears

Wes PlattJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

In the past week since taking office again, President Donald Trump has authorized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents…

Three South Durham Projects Bound for Planning Commission
Development Local Government News

Three South Durham Projects Bound for Planning Commission

Wes PlattJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Public hearings for three proposed South Durham development projects are scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 11. The…

Duke and UNC Partner to Build New Children’s Hospital
Health News

Duke and UNC Partner to Build New Children’s Hospital

Wes PlattJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Duke Health and UNC Health are joining forces to create NC Children’s, a groundbreaking pediatric health system anchored by a…

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Bull, Durham! Let’s Decide What Happens to DAP
News Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Bull, Durham! Let’s Decide What Happens to DAP

Wes PlattJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Yesterday, I arrived to pick up John Michael outside Rogers-Herr Middle School and found him talking with Chef Sicily Sierra…

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