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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – July 2, 2024
June 20, 2024 Sandra Rose Turner, 67. No service information listed. June 21, 2024 Fern Newman Donohue, 90. No service information listed. June 22, 2024 June 23, 2024 June 24, 2024 Linda Dean Currie Scott, 67. Funeral service held June 29 at Faith Assembly Christian Church in Durham. June 25, 2024 Virginia Buie Barrett, 92.…
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Durham School Board Chooses New Leadership
“Today is a new day,” said Wendell Tabb, one of two newcomers to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, in remarks after he was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Josephine Davis. Tabb and Joy Harrell-Goff joined the board after six tumultuous months that saw a district in crisis after the former…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 7: Meet Durham’s New School Superintendent
In the seventh episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Dr. Anthony Lewis, the newly hired superintendent of Durham Public Schools. Follow on social media: Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a free community news website run…
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for July 2024
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top scores (99.5) went to Aperitif and Eurest Dining at BCBSNC…
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[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 12: The Tree Sees
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Durham Gets $12M Grant for Holloway Street Bus Route
In about two years, work is set to begin on a federally funded project along Durham’s Holloway Street to address the high traffic fatality rate, sidewalk gaps, and a dearth of bus stop amenities. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Durham a $12 million grant through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)…
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Durham Public Schools Names New Superintendent
Dr. Anthony Lewis, the first Black superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools in Kansas, is set to become the next superintendent of Durham Public Schools. “I am elated to be selected as the next superintendent of Durham Public Schools,” Lewis said. “My education, extensive experiences, deep commitment to student achievement and community engagement, and track record…
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Keep Cool, Durham! Heat Spikes This Weekend
The National Weather Service warns that heat index values could reach 105 after 2 p.m. today, and between 105 and 109 on Sunday. Residents are encouraged to: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce risks during outdoor work. Durham County Library branches – Main,…
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[Nerdspresso] Once Upon a Dark Knight: Memories of Batman ’89
While sitting in traffic the other day, a song came streaming over the radio which I haven’t heard on the airwaves in decades. My soundtrack to the afternoon gridlock was Prince’s “Batdance.” I’m not making this up. The Purple One’s musical tribute to the caped crusader was blasting in my car as I inched my…
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Durham School District Leaders Consider Discipline, Budget Issues
Ongoing work at the new Durham School of the Arts site, preparations for Durham Public Schools reopening after summer break, discipline policies, and updates from the district’s LGBTQIA+ task force are among the agenda items up for consideration during the June 27 Board of Education meeting. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the main…
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GoTriangle Gets Federal Grant for RTP Transit Hub
GoTriangle has been awarded a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build the Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park. This multimodal transportation center is expected to enhance regional transit connectivity, providing better links between local and regional bus services, on-demand microtransit, and future transit projects. GoTriangle President Charles Lattuca…
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Townhouses Proposed Along Mineral Springs Road
About 11 acres of land along South Mineral Springs Road in southeast Durham could become as many as 58 townhouses, with at least five of them set aside as affordable housing for residents with a household income at or below 80% of area median income. The Durham Planning Commission on July 9 is set to…
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