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Meet the Candidate: Jovonia Lewis
Since 2020, Jovonia Lewis has served on the Board of Education for Durham Public Schools. Now, she’s one of 11 candidates vying for five seats on the Durham County Commission. Lewis, 48, is a North Carolina native who founded Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC) to promote equity in public schools. Southpoint Access asked Lewis to answer…
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Meet the Candidate: Wendy Jacobs
Since 2012, Wendy Jacobs has served three terms on the Durham Board of County Commissioners. During that time, she’s been the board’s vice chair and chair. Now, she’s one of four incumbents in a field of 11 candidates vying for five seats ahead of the March 2024 primary. Southpoint Access asked Jacobs to answer some questions for our…
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Aventon Harris Farm Project Gets City Council Greenlight
Nearly 40 acres of land at 8250 Fayetteville Road near Hills of Southpoint and Chancellors Ridge are now rezoned to allow Kelley Development Company to build up to 490 apartment units, at least 50 of which are slated to be affordable housing, and 5,000 square feet of office space. Durham City Council members approved rezoning…
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