sodu week in review
U.S., Israel Begin Strikes on Tehran
The attacks, which appear to target leadership sites with regime change as a motive, do not have Congressional authorization.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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Office Hours Feb. 27, 2026: When A First Name Becomes A Flashpoint
In a district where history, power, and race shape how moments land, clear, mutual norms around respect matter - especially when the work is about schools.
durham
Buffers and Landscaping: What Separates New Developments from Homes?
What Durham requires between new development and existing homes — from boundary buffers to screening and street trees.
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Durham Families Face Higher Afterschool Tuition Ahead
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted 5-2 to increase tuition for afterschool and intersession camps by 50% - the first hike in 10 years.
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[WordroW] Vegetated Buffer - Feb. 27, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Southpoint Access
Sustainability Math: What It Takes to Fund South Durham Neighborhood News
To cover schools, growth, and local government with consistency, Southpoint Access needs more than subscriptions and sponsors - we need community philanthropy to bridge the early-years gap.
durham
Trees, Streams, and Floodplains: Environmental Rules Shaping What Durham Can Build
Why environmental rules can shrink the buildable area, and reshape a project’s layout.
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[WordroW] Gathering - Feb. 26, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
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SoDu Shopping Basket: Food Lion Maintains Low-Price Basket
South Durham grocery prices continued to soften this week, with an average basket value of $65.34.
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Parking and Traffic Studies: What the UDO Requires
Why parking rules vary by place - and when a project has to study its traffic impacts.
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[WordroW] Apologetic - Feb. 25, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
durham public schools
Afterschool Tuition Increase, Budget Preview on DPS Board Agenda
Durham Public Schools staff are recommending a 50% increase that would take effect on June 1.