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SoDu Shopping Basket
[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Dips as Aldi Stays Cheapest
The average basket falls to $66.45 this week, with Aldi ($51.33) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($101.73) highest - a $50.40 spread for the same 17 staples.
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Development
[SeeGov Enhanced] Planning Commission Backs 400 Homes Near Farrington Road
Commissioners advanced plans for 350 apartments and 50 townhomes, despite concerns about traffic, crowded schools, and the pace of growth in southwest Durham.
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reader reviews
[Reader Review] Toy Story 5 - William P.
What William didn't like: "Taylor Swift end credit TD song, not enough Slinky Dog or Mr. Potato Head, and zero Army men."
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News
[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham County Approves AbbVie Incentive
County commissioners also honored civil rights leader Dr. Virginia Williams and approved funding for transit improvements, ambulances, family support, and other county services.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – July 14, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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sodu crime watch
[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.
SoDu Shopping Basket
[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.
News
Durham Opens $400K Festival and Event Funding Application
Nonprofits and festival organizers working with nonprofit fiscal agents can apply through Aug. 12 for city support, with workshops planned July 8 and July 15.
youth sports
Durham Summer Swimmers Break Six Records at Championship Meet
Swimmers from Woodcroft, Hope Valley Country Club, Garrett Farms, Umstead Pines, Five Oaks, and other Durham Summer Swim League teams posted top finishes July 5 at Greensboro Aquatic Center.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – July 7, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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Letters to the Editor
[Letter to the Editor] Questions Remain After Durham's Reunification Month Event
Peter Eisenmann says official celebrations should be accompanied by reporting on family separation, system oversight, and reunification data.
SoDu Shopping Basket
[SoDu Shopping Basket] Local Grocery Average Drops Again
The average basket falls another 20 cents this week, with Aldi lowest at $50.31 and Fresh Market highest at $105.43 - a $55.12 spread for the same 17 staples.