Today in The Durham News

Here's a look at today's local headlines:

But first read today's N&O for stories by Sadia Latifi on last night's school system meeting on a closing the achievement gap grant (150 people showed up!) and for a story by Stan Chambers on the city investigating a police officer with a big overtime tab.

NCAWARE: At last. The state has finally brought to Durham a new software program that will tell magistrates, judges and police when suspects have outstanding warrants. It rolled out last week. Virginia Bridges has the story.  

CENTERFEST: It's this weekend, and no matter what you think about the asphalt parking lot, it's worth the trip downtown to see the art and hear the music. Virginia Bridges talks to Bobby Hinton, whose band takes the stage at the 36th annual CenterFest on Saturday. (And if Virginia's name sounds familiar, it's because she too worked at the Herald-Sun -- like Jim, Eric, Flo and I -- before heading home to Alabama. She's back in the Bull City now, and we could not be happier.) 

BUNGALOWS: (Anybody know where the word bungalow comes from? I mean it's a fun word; just say it.)The one on our front page looks nice enough to me, so read Jim Wise's story to find out why Healthy Start Academy wants to tear down two of them on Jackson Street -- and why the plan has upset members of the Morehead Hill and West End neighborhoods.

Damion Graves has today's My View (and don't those SEEDS kids do a good job with this column?), Jane Norton says Duke should ditch the deer hunt, and Bonitta Best brings you tales from the press box. We got some good letters last week, as well as some from Town Hall. Keep us in mind when you have something to get off your chest by sending a letter to the editor at editor@nando.com

Thanks for reading,

Mark