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Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 18, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts and Thefts from Buildings Lead South Durham Reports

Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 7-13, while reports of thefts from buildings rose from two to 11.

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DPS Board Considering $5.3-Million Classroom Tech Proposal

A five-year agreement would bring nearly 2,000 interactive panels to Durham Public Schools classrooms.

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Wegmans Holds Steady as Grocery Prices Rise

The average basket climbs to $67.83 this week, but Wegmans remains unchanged at $55.83 - a rare point of stability in a week when Walmart takes the lowest-cost spot.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 11, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Increase in This Week's Reports

Vehicle-related theft accounted for 49 of the 109 South Durham police reports reviewed from July 31 through Aug. 6.

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Prices Hold Nearly Flat as Aldi Remains Cheapest

The average basket moves up just 1 cent this week, with Aldi ($50.85) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($103.33) highest - a $52.48 gap for the same 17 staples.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 4, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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Durham Commissioners Discussing Data Center Moratorium

The draft, on the work session agenda for Monday, calls for a nine-month pause in unincorporated Durham County, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for Aug. 24.

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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - August 2026

Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.

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Durham Poised to End Contracting Program for Minority, Women-Owned Business

City Council also will consider protected bike lanes on MLK, a larger project-management contract, and three annexation requests Aug. 3.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts, Shoplifting Top This Week's Reports

Vehicle-related theft and shoplifting accounted for 45 of the 77 South Durham police reports reviewed for July 24-30.