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durham

South Durham gas prices show signs of tax-suspension savings

Seeing lower prices at your gas station? Southpoint Access’s checks suggest North Carolina’s gas-tax suspension may be bringing savings to some local pumps. Here’s what we found and how the state’s new Fuel Check program works.

News

Woodcroft restaurant plans 300 free Thanksgiving meals

West 94th St. Pub plans to give away 300 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 26 at Woodcroft Shopping Center. Curbside pickup runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., first come, first served, while supplies last. No reservations or purchases required.

News

Durham’s 10 early voting sites include four in South Durham

Planning to vote before Election Day? Early voting runs Oct. 15-31, with the same hours at every Durham County location.

durham public schools

Minimum pay for DPS support staff trails city and county wages

DPS’s minimum pay for support staff is $1 below Durham County’s and nearly $7 below the city’s. Local leaders will discuss the gap and what it means for schools.

Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Durham obituary update: Memorials, funerals planned through Saturday

Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with 24 recent notices, including funeral, graveside, and memorial services scheduled across Durham from Wednesday through Saturday.

planning

Lakewood plan calls for affordable homes, safer streets

What should come next for Lakewood, West End, and Lyon Park? A proposed neighborhood plan calls for affordable housing, safer streets, and changes at the Shoppes at Lakewood. Here’s what’s up for discussion Oct. 13, along with four development cases.

national weather service

Durham faces damaging wind, brief tornado risks Sunday

Durham could see damaging winds and brief tornadoes Sunday, with the main storm risk between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Here’s what to know before heading out.

jobs

[SoDu We Work] Public service and campus jobs lead this week’s SoDu guide additions

Who’s hiring near South Durham? This week’s jobs guide adds 44 listings, with public service and campus openings leading the update.

sodu crime watch

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-related theft leads latest update

The Oct. 2-8 roundup includes 105 selected property and financial reports and arrest entries naming three people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?

News

N.C. gas-tax pause starts Saturday

A 15-gallon fill-up could save SoDu drivers up to $6.15, but the full 41-cent cut may not show up at the pump right away. Here’s what to expect and how the state plans to protect road funding.

national weather service

Isaias nears Gulf Coast; Durham’s rain could last through Sunday night

Isaias is nearing the Gulf Coast, and Durham’s weekend rain could linger through Sunday night. Here’s what to know about rainfall, storm risks, and outdoor plans.

seegov

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham council mourns fallen firefighter, debates encampment response

Durham council members remembered firefighter Andrew Brokes, then debated encampment policy, park cleanup, and November ballot amendments. They also reviewed a $2.6 million City Hall project.