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Share Your Thoughts on Woodcroft Parkway Roadwork
Woodcroft Parkway is slated for resurfacing this year and until May 1, residents can provide public comment about the project. The City of Durham has hired design contractors Kittleson & Associates and Three Oaks Engineering to plan the project, which stretches 1.86 miles from Fayetteville Road to Hope Valley Road through the Woodcroft development. During…
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Topgolf Durham Opens April 12
The Topgolf entertainment complex off Interstate 40 on the way from Durham to Cary is set to open on April 12. It marks the third Topgolf location in North Carolina, with two in Charlotte. It’s the company’s 99th outdoor venue globally and 89th in the United States. “Not only am I excited about getting to…
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“Tiny Science” with Big Impact?
Explore the world of nanotechnology and take home a DNA-themed STEM kit at the first-floor MakerLab, Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This special NCSciFest event, featuring experts from Duke University, will introduce the marvels of “tiny science” with activities including: This is a free, drop-in event, with DNA…
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[SoDu Reading Room] Facts Don’t Have Two Sides
Our latest installment of SoDu Reading Room turns its attention to Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, who writes about the challenges and responsibilities of journalism in the current political climate. He addresses criticism from readers who question the publication’s treatment of Donald Trump and other politicians, with some accusing the media…
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APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Rosie
Rosie is a shy and sensitive dog, but she tries hard. The Animal Protection Society of Durham thinks dogs like Rosie can flourish with patient adopters who provide gentle guidance and build confidence. Here’s her biological information, according to the APS of Durham: “Angel without wings,” “absolute joy,” “wonderful”, and “easy to be around” were…
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Celebrate South Durham Area’s Hugo Award Finalists
Some of our friends in and around South Durham are among the finalists up for consideration for the Hugo Awards, given each year for speculative fiction by the World Science Fiction Society. The Hugo Awards, named after Amazing Stories founder Hugo Gernsback, have been given out since 1953. This year, they’re going to be presented…
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[SoDu Reading Room] Exploring the Private School Voucher Controversy
On our radar for the first installment of SoDu Reading Room is an article by my former Herald-Sun colleague Greg Childress, who now covers education for NCNewsline.com. For this piece, he writes about Gov. Roy Cooper’s increasing criticism of North Carolina’s private school voucher program, which Cooper has called a “reckless waste of taxpayer money.”…
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Solar Eclipse Events Planned in Durham, Chapel Hill
Edited April 5 to add information from Durham Public Schools. On April 8, we’ll see at least a partial solar eclipse – about 80% coverage in the Durham area. It’s the last chance to see some of a total eclipse until 2044. But where can you go to experience the phenomenon with friends, family, and…
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Introducing Monthly Digital Southpoint Access
Get a curated collection of South Durham’s top news from Southpoint Access in a convenient PDF! The first issue (for April 2024) is now available on Patreon. The April 2024 digital issue of Southpoint Access includes: Enjoy! And thanks for your support of ultra-local news in South Durham!
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Durham County Launches Art Contest for Mobile Public Service Bus Wrap
Durham County is calling all local artists and young creatives to participate in an exciting public art contest for the “DCo On The Go Bus,” a new mobile vehicle initiative designed to enhance public outreach and service delivery within the county. This vehicle, soon to be a mobile office, will offer a range of services…
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