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Health

[SoDu Alert] Duke Health and Aetna Reach New Agreement, Avoid Coverage Disruption

Duke Health and Aetna reached a deal Oct. 3, keeping South Durham patients in-network and avoiding disruptions to Medicare and commercial coverage.

Commentary

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 3, 2025 - Right Left Wrong

Durham’s early voting turnout is just 3.7% with the primary days away. Plus: B-movie cult gem Alligator and what's up in South Durham.

Kitchen Table

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 2, 2025 - Life in a Northern Town

We compared 17 staple items across nine South Durham grocery stores. How did they stack up? That and more in this issue of Southpoint Access.

Map of South Durham with highlighted sidewalk and bike projects, overlaid with the text: ‘Which projects are in the works near your neighborhood?’

Development

What's Coming for Sidewalks and Bike Paths in South Durham: 2025 and Beyond

Discover upcoming sidewalk and bike projects in South Durham, from Southpoint to NC 55, improving safety, access, and walkability across the city.

Local Government

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 1, 2025 - South Side of the Sky

The weekly crime update and more can be found in today's SoDu Showcase.

Business

Dick’s House of Sport Opens at Southpoint Mall in Durham

The former Sears space gets a dynamic upgrade with interactive sports zones, gear demos, and celebrity guests during the October grand opening weekend.

Obituaries

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 30, 2025 - Sun Goes Down

In today's Life and Legacy newsletter, we remember neighbors who recently passed away, we meet the APS Pet of the Week, and we check out some available jobs at Durham Public Schools.

Development

New Townhouse Project Proposed on NC Highway 751

On Oct. 8, the developer has scheduled a virtual neighborhood meeting about the project from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Birth Reports

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - August 2025

From Yazen to Kyndle, Raymundo to Fatima, meet all the newest little residents!

Durham Activities

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 29, 2025 - Up Around the Bend

Check out some can't-miss events to put on your calendar.

Week in Review

[SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 27, 2025 - Heat of the Southwest Sun

Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham.

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Redford Remembered

The latest Southpoint Access crossword is dedicated to Redford’s long and varied contributions - as actor, director, environmental advocate, and cultural builder.

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