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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Waiting for the Thaw
Our snow started melting enthusiastically on Thursday afternoon. But because temperatures dropped again overnight (refreezing wet roads) and because quite a few Durham side roads remain a sloppy, slippery mess, Durham Public Schools ordered another day of remote-learning for Friday. Ok, so my prediction in yesterday’s SoDu Sunrise Showcase newsletter was on the money! Now I get to…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Covered with Fluffy White Stuff
The snow actually came down pretty heavily on Wednesday, enough for the kids to throw snowballs and scoot down hills on our long-unused plastic sleds. And, as the picture shows, the Southpoint Access mobile newsroom got smothered by the stuff! Thursday’s another remote-learning day for Durham Public Schools. DPS hasn’t made a call about Friday yet, but it seems…
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[SoDu Alert] DPS Declares Another Remote-Learning Day Thursday
Due to hazardous travel conditions caused by our winter weather, Durham Public Schools has declared Thursday another remote-learning day for students. DPS facilities will be closed to students and staff. Athletics and afterschool activities are canceled. The budget hearing and Board of Education meeting that had been slated for Thursday evening has been rescheduled for Friday, weather…
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Durham’s Annual Water Disinfection Change Starts Feb. 28
Durham residents may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their tap water starting Friday, Feb. 28, as the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management begins its annual water disinfection changeover. The process, which follows federal and state regulations, will continue until Monday, April 13, and ensures the city’s water distribution…
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SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 15, 2025
Feeling Good About Bull City Life? The City of Durham rolled out its annual survey of residents, which found that 79% of us rate Durham as an excellent or good place to live. How about you? Send your thoughts to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news! Read more in our SoDu Week in Review newsletter!
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Faces High Wind Warning Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for North Carolina regions – including South Durham – for Sunday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southwest winds between 15 and 25 mph, gusting up to 55 mph, are possible. These winds could topple trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel…
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New South Durham Fire Station Among Council Agenda Items
The Durham City Council will convene Monday to discuss a range of topics affecting the city, from key appointments to infrastructure projects and public service initiatives. Get the rundown in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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