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Ready for the Next Big Chill, Neighbors?
A strong cold front will bring temperatures in the teens and low 20s in our area on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Combined with winds gusting up to 25 mph, we could see wind chill temperatures in the single digits. Drivers also should be alert for isolated icy spots and patchy black ice.…
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Chelsea Cook Selected to Serve City Council Ward 3
In the end, it was unanimous. But for a short while, the Durham City Council was deadlocked 3-3 on the prevailing candidate to finish Mayor Leonardo Williams’ term for Ward 3. Chelsea Cook, an attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Durham Eviction Diversion Program, was tied with Durham lawyer Shelia Huggins. Cook had the…
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[SoDu We Gallery] Book Harvest Dream Big Book Drive 2024
Golden Belt hosted the Book Harvest Dream Big Book Drive on Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visitors donated books by the boxload, took home a few free books, and enjoyed hot chocolate while watching the Paperhand Puppet Intervention team parading around, meeting Wool E. Bull, and taking photos of those who inspire them…
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Share Your South Durham Life Photos!
I can’t be (everything) everywhere all at once, so I need my neighbors to help Southpoint Access better reflect who we are and what we do from day to day. That’s why I’ve created this form for readers to submit their photos from around the area, which I’ll in turn share here on the site.…
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How Did Durham Schools Fare in Strategic Plan Final Analysis?
Durham Public Schools improved academic gains and took steps to make schools safer for students in keeping with the 2018-2023 strategic plan. Unfortunately, the district fell short on LatinX hiring and in the battle against out-of-school suspensions. District administrators gave their final review of the 5-year plan during the Jan. 11 work session of the…
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City Service Schedules for MLK Jr. Day [2024]
Office closures and trash pickup are scheduled for the City of Durham for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15. Most city offices and non-emergency facilities and operations will be closed. Officials announced schedule changes for the following areas: Curbside Solid Waste Collections The Solid Waste Management Department is closed Jan. 15. All collection services…
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Durham Public Schools Awaits Electric School Buses
Public schools in Durham are now on target to receive 38 electric school buses through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Jan. 9 announced the state will receive $26.7 million in EPA grants to purchase a total of 114 buses, and Durham Public Schools will get…
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[Nerdspresso] Keen on Keanu? We All Get the Keanu We Deserve
Keanu Reeves is surfing the zeitgeist in a major way these days. I hadn’t paid much attention to the guy beyond his occasional action movie success (Point Break, Speed) but he seems to have ascended to the level of a pop-culture deity. Don’t get me wrong. I really like the guy. But I think this…
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APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Giselle
Giselle is a rather shy and sensitive dog that may be too timid for active homes with children. She’s listed as currently in foster care. Here are her details, provided by the Animal Protection Society of Durham: Looking for a passenger princess? Giselle is your girl. She is a strong independent woman with a desire…
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Meet the Candidates: City Council Ward 3
The four finalists seeking to fill Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams’ vacant Ward 3 City Council seat got to make their case for the position on Jan. 8. Williams and other members of the board interviewed the candidates, gauging – among other things – their mindset when it comes to economic development, battling poverty, and promoting…
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Two-Hour Delay for Durham Schools
Public schools in Durham are starting two hours late Jan. 10 in the wake of severe weather that left some households without power. The delayed start comes a day after Durham Public Schools called for early dismissals ahead of that inclement weather. “After assessing conditions, we prioritize safety for students and staff,” district officials said…
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Could Eureka Math Get an Upgrade?
Durham Public Schools may upgrade their Eureka Math curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade in the coming academic year. The Board of Education is set to discuss the new Eureka Math Squared option during a work session on Jan. 11. The current contract with the existing Eureka Math curriculum ends after the 2023-2024 academic year.…
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