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Durham School Board Selects Bettina Umstead as Chair
Bettina Umstead returned to the role as chair of Durham Public Schools’ Board of Education during a special organizational meeting held Tuesday morning. Millicent Rogers, who served as chair during the past year, was elected to vice chair for 2025-26. “What I see ahead is us thinking about how we collectively put our strengths together…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Rogers-Herr Middle School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Rogers-Herr Middle School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. Whether your child is entering 6th grade or wrapping up middle school in 8th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – July 8, 2025
Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week. Get Connected
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[SoDu How-To] Enroll for Kindergarten at Durham Public Schools
If you have a rising kindergartener intent on Durham Public Schools (DPS), it’s time to get ready. Kindergarten registration for the 2025–26 school year is officially open, and DPS is encouraging families to act now so students can hit the ground running. A “Children’s Garden” for Lifelong Learning The word kindergarten comes from the German…
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[Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor
Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, on Monday officially filed to challenge Leonardo Williams for the job of leading the City Council. She enters the race running on an agenda labeled Durham is H.O.P.E – clearly throwing a bit of shade at incumbent Mayor Leonardo Williams’ “Durham is Dope” slogan. Bell’s H.O.P.E.…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 3, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the word by…
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[Nerdspresso] “Runaway” Combines Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, and Bad Robots
Before he was Dr. Dinosaur with the smash hits of Jurassic Park (both the book and the movie) and E.R. in the early ’90’s, Michael Crichton wrote and directed a bunch of cheesy sci-fi movies. As a filmmaker, Crichton proved to be a pretty good novelist. His flicks were a lot like his books: intriguing concepts…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 2, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the word by…
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Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event
Starting next week, Parktown Food Hub organizers want supporters to work on a “reverse Advent calendar” for their Christmas in July food drive. For the unfamiliar: An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Each day is marked by a small compartment or window…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 2, 2025
This past week in South Durham, law enforcement responded to a range of incidents across multiple neighborhoods. Reports included several cases of aggravated and simple assault, vandalism, theft, and harassment. Vehicle-related crimes such as motor vehicle theft and burglary remained prevalent, particularly in residential areas. Notable incidents also involved cyber-related fraud and a few cases…
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School Supply Drive “Fill That Bus!” Rolls Again on July 7
Crayons2Calculators, which joined the Durham Public Schools Foundation in January, is helping teachers prepare for the 2025-2026 school year with the “Fill That Bus!” school supply drive. This year, it runs July 7 to Aug. 8. “‘Fill That Bus!’ is a pivotal drive for us, as it allows us to restock our shelves for the…
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