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[SoDu Alert] N.C. Attorney General Opens PowerSchool Investigation
Jeff Jackson, North Carolina’s attorney general, has launched an investigation into the PowerSchool data breach that has affected nearly 4 million users in this state – and more than 62 million across the United States. “I’m a parent who uses PowerSchool, so I know that millions of North Carolina families are concerned about this data…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Can a Windfall Help a Shortfall?
Every day, I get alerts from Durham Public Schools via Canvas or Talking Points, letting me know what’s going on with my kids. I know before I wait in car line to pick up John Michael if he forgot to turn in classwork or if he struggled on a quiz. His mother and I pepper…
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One Valve Leads to Widespread Durham Water Pressure Drop
Durham’s vast water system, controlled by about 31,000 valves, experienced unexpected disruptions after a routine maintenance exercise on Jan. 27. City workers were testing valve functionality when one was accidentally left closed, causing a surge in water pressure that led to multiple water main breaks overnight and into Jan. 28. Stay up to date with…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
I’d just finished breakfast when the phone rang Thursday morning. It was Hope Valley Elementary calling to tell me Athena didn’t feel well. I picked her up about 10 minutes later. We went home. I let her watch all the ridiculous YouTube videos that she wanted while I tried to get some work done (with…
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Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30
The new Chipotle opens Friday, Jan. 30, in a space once occupied by Denny’s. It’s the first location in Hope Valley, but there are a few others scattered around Durham. Get more news in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by Durham Schools Shortfall
Less than an inch of snow fell outside my house in South Durham, but the sub-freezing temperatures were enough to persuade Durham Public Schools leaders to cancel for the day. The kids want to sled. We’ll see what happens. How are you spending this snow day? Send pictures to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com! Don’t forget that Durham libraries are available…
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