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  "description": "Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-01-31T16:03:36.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Sustainability Math: Funding South Durham Neighborhood NewsTo cover schools, growth, and local government with consistency, Southpoint Access needs more than subscriptions and sponsors - we need community philanthropy to bridge the early-years gap.Southpoint AccessWes Platt",
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  "textContent": "Sustainability Math: Funding South Durham Neighborhood NewsTo cover schools, growth, and local government with consistency, Southpoint Access needs more than subscriptions and sponsors - we need community philanthropy to bridge the early-years gap.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\nOn March 3, voters go to the polls to vote in what's listed as a primary - but when it comes to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, it might as well be the general election.\n\nIt's one and done, folks.\n\nFour seats are up for grabs. Three board members - Natalie Beyer (District 4), Jessica Carda-Auten (District 3), and Emily Chavez (District 1) - are stepping down. Incumbent Bettina Umstead (District 2) faces challenges from Nadeen Bir and Rachel Waltz.\n\nI've invited all 12 candidates to participate in 15-minute interviews on _Southpoint Access_ Office Hours. So far, I'm happy to say that 11 have taken me up on the invitation. Sorry I never got the chance to connect with Jerome Leathers!\n\nBelow, you'll find the interviews completed so far.\n\n_Become a free subscriber to see the rest of this post!_\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-02T18:12:07.274Z"
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