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[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 8 Due to Weather

All district facilities are closed and all activities are cancelled ahead of expected inclement weather.

[WordroW] Candidate Calling

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 8-12, 2025

December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 8–12 across Durham Public Schools.

[WordroW] Tinsel Time

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Changes Ahead for DPS Board of Education

District 3 representative Jessica Carda-Auten won't seek re-election in March 2026. Plus, catch up on Thursday's Durham City Council work session.

[WordroW] Worrisome Weather

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Treacle & Tripwires: Is Home Alone a Christmas Classic?

When tradition meets counterprogramming - and a kid becomes Rambo with Legos.

[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather

All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.

[WordroW] Lofting Away

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Holds Lowest Grocery Basket in South Durham as Prices Stabilize

Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.

DPS Policy Committee: Warrants, Private Zones, and Naloxone

The committee meets Thursday, Dec. 4. On deck: a Private Zones protocol for handling immigration-related visits, a community-submitted rewrite of Policy 5120 on law enforcement in schools, and a new draft to allow naloxone in schools.

[Video] Have a Handcrafted SoDu Holiday Season

Holiday makers, civic updates, and how to advertise for $50 - while supporting Hope Valley PTA.