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School Supplies 2026-27: Sherwood Githens Middle School

From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools middle school will need for the 2026-27 school year.

School Supplies 2026-27: Rogers-Herr Middle School

From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools year-round middle school will need for the 2026-27 school year.

School Supplies 2026-27: W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School

From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools year-round elementary will need for the 2026-27 school year.

School Supplies 2026-27: Hope Valley Elementary School

From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools year-round elementary will need for the 2026-27 school year.

It's 7-11 Day! (Time to Get a Slurpee?)

You can drive to Cary or Morrisville to find a free frosty treat waiting for you!

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting Lead Latest Reports

This week’s SoDu Crime Watch review covers 66 public-facing incident listings from South Durham, southwest Durham and southeast/RTP-edge corridors.

[Nerdspresso] Jaws 2 Chomps Cheesily with a Righteous '70s Attitude

Maybe there are a few familiar characters, but mostly it’s just similar scenarios and the bold assumption that you’ll drop some coin for more of the same. You’ve been lured by movie magic, brand loyalty, and consecutive numbers.

SoDu Daily: July 10, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 9, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Public Comment Can and Can't Do at DPS Board Meetings

How public comment works at Durham Public Schools board meetings, what residents should know before speaking, and what happens next.

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Ticks Up in South Durham

The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.43) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($102.53) highest - a $51.10 spread for the same 17 staples.

[Gallery] Southpoint At A Walking Pace

A July 7 fitness walk around The Streets at Southpoint offered familiar signs, summer skies, public art, and a test of willpower near Cinnabon.