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Check your freezer: Lidl recalls coffee and vanilla gelato

South Durham neighbors who shop at Lidl in Apex or Cary should check their freezers. One lot of Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato has been recalled over possible listeria contamination.

Council to weigh $9.3 million AbbVie deal, South Durham upgrades

What would Durham get for $9.3 million in AbbVie incentives? Monday’s council agenda also includes Cornwallis Road sidewalks, South Durham wastewater repairs, and cleanup planning for five parks.

South Durham in Five: Early voting, Parkwood roads, water, development, and groceries

Early voting is underway, Parkwood road improvements remain uncertain, and Durham's water supply is shrinking. Catch up on five South Durham stories, plus neighborhood news and weekend events.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Thefts among vehicles remain elevated

The Oct. 9-15 roundup includes 114 selected incident reports and arrest entries naming two people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?

SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates

Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.

DPS eighth graders get a look at their future at Acceler8

What could come after high school? DPS eighth graders will explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet local employers at Acceler8 on Oct. 20.

Woodcroft Women’s Club brings fall yard and craft sale to Parkwood

Hunt for secondhand treasures, browse handmade crafts, and grab a treat at Saturday’s Woodcroft Women’s Club fall sale in Parkwood.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Oct. 19-23, 2026

DPS cafeterias are set for a full five-day week, with French toast sticks, hot dogs, burrito bowls and pizza in the lineup. What’s on the menu Oct. 19-23?

[Nerdspresso] 'High Fidelity' still rocks, but Rob hits a sour note

Does a favorite movie change, or do we? Jeff Stanford revisits “High Fidelity” and finds the music still slaps, even if its romantic hero wears a little thin.

[SoDu We Work] Southpoint retail, nursing, and office jobs join this week’s guide

Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 25 listings, including Southpoint retail, South Durham nursing, and NCCU office jobs.

[Associated Press] Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

America's public education system offers some of the world's best services and protections for students with disabilities, guaranteed by federal law. But more parents like the Walters are abandoning their rights to those services.