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Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Delays Solid waste services will pause for the day, delaying curbside garbage and recycling collection by one business day. Friday yard waste routes will be pushed to…
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Durham Middle Schoolers Perform at Kings Dominion
Students from Neal Middle School traveled to Kings Dominion in Virginia on May 31 to participate in the 2025 Festival of Music. The chorus members, led by director Deonte Whitehead, performed two songs – Come to the Music by Joseph Martin and Homeward Bound by Martha Keen – for judges and received excellent marks for…
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Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals
Durham County property owners who believe their home or land has been overvalued on their 2025 tax assessment have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, to file an appeal with the Durham County Board of Equalization and Review. The annual deadline corresponds with the board’s official adjournment and marks the final opportunity to contest property…
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Durham Activities – June 2-7, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 2, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 4, 2025 June 5, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 7, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800. Get…
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Durham Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2
A flag-raising ceremony outside the Durham County Courthouse on Dillard Street on June 2 will kick off Juneteenth in Bull City. Hosted by Spectacular Magazine, the Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation, and Durham County Government, the ceremony is free and open to the public. The event has grown into a meaningful community tradition that marks the…
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Judgment Forces Robocall Scammer Out of Telecom Business
In a major legal victory that carries significant implications for consumers in South Durham and across the state, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced this week that the state – alongside seven others – has won a permanent court order against a notorious robocall operator responsible for bombarding millions of residents with scam phone…
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Boxyard RTP Celebrates 4 Years with a Weekend of Music, Magic, and Community
Boxyard RTP is turning four, and the community is invited to join in a birthday weekend packed with music, creativity, and connection. Taking place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, the celebration promises something for every age and interest, all in the unique, container-style venue at the heart of RTP. The party kicks off…
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Gov. Stein Seeks Preservation of EV Industry Tax Credits
By Christine Zhu, NC NewslineMay 28, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday voiced strong support for retaining and strengthening the state’s electric vehicle industry. Speaking at an Institute for Emerging Issues forum entitled “Future Forward Energy,” at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Stein said he has communicated with the state’s congressional delegation…
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Rogers-Herr Middle School Awarded $20,000 Grant for Technology and Learning Tools
Rogers-Herr Middle School has received a $20,000 grant from The Forest at Duke to expand access to digital educational tools and technology across all subject areas. The funding will support a range of classroom enhancements aimed at enriching student learning and ensuring equitable access to modern instructional resources. The grant will be used to purchase…
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City Considering Annexation Near Leigh Farm Park
Five parcels of land along Trenton Road near Leigh Farm Park could be annexed into the city limits and rezoned for the construction of as many as 11 single-family homes. The application was submitted on May 19. No date has yet been set for the Durham Planning Commission to take up the proposal. Representatives from…
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W.G. Pearson Elementary Earns $5,000 Library Grant
W.G. Pearson Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, joining 219 other schools across 38 states awarded funds this year. The grant, awarded through a competitive application process, was secured by W.G. Pearson Media Coordinator Ann Ayers. The funds will be used to help update and diversify…
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