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Hope Valley Community Comes Through With Winter Gear

The PTA expressed thanks to all who contributed, particularly Epworth United Methodist Church and residents of Lassiter Street.

Birth Reports

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Jan. 2-10, 2025

Southpoint Access provides readers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham. Jan. 2, 2025 · Bryson Amir Adams. Born at 8:46 a.m. at Duke University Hospital to Fredrick Douglas Adams III and Natea Lashan Burden. · Spencer Sullivan Clarke. Born at 5:41 p.m.

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[SoDu Daily Digest] Jan. 16, 2025

Durham nonprofit Crayons2Calculators (C2C), which supports over 1,000 local teachers annually with free school supplies, is now officially part of the Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF).

Durham Dining

Mi Cancun Permanent Signage Goes Up

The menu includes familiar Mexican fare, including quesadillas, carnitas, and arroz con pollo - as well as Guacamole Live, where the avocado-based dip is prepared at your table.

Health

[SoDu Alert] N.C. Governor Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights

The order directs cabinet agencies to protect medical privacy, ensure access to accurate pregnancy information, and shield healthcare providers offering lawful reproductive care from penalties under anti-abortion laws.

durham public schools

Crayons2Calculators Now Part of DPS Foundation

The combination is expected to help C2C continue its work of providing teachers with a one-stop shop for school supplies.

Health

Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Cases Rise Among Women, ACS Warns

Notably, lung cancer rates among women younger than 65 have exceeded those in men, and other cancers such as breast, uterine, and oral cavity are also on the rise in women.

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[SoDu Daily Digest] Jan. 15, 2025

The site, which formerly included a Goodwill community garden, is surrounded by residential and light industrial areas, including the soon-to-be-vacated 340,000-square-foot Wolfspeed facility.

Food Safety

[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

The FDA’s decision follows a 2022 petition that cited studies showing cancer in male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3 due to a rat-specific hormonal mechanism.

Development

Chin Page Road Apartments Get Commission Nod

The Durham Planning Commission voted unanimously to send the proposal from Griffith Capital LLC forward to the City Council with a favorable recommendation.

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[SoDu Daily Digest] Jan. 14, 2025

Opponents highlighted potential traffic congestion at Farrington Mill and Stagecoach roads, while the developer argued it would be unfair to require improvements to the intersection.

Development

Planning Commission Opposes Sheffield Farms

Next, Sheffield Farms could go to the Durham City Council for consideration. Not date set for that meeting yet.

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