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Durham County Declares State of Emergency
The declaration, issued by Board of County Commissioners Chair Dr. Mike Lee, currently lasts from Saturday through Jan. 31.
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Office Hours Jan. 24, 2026: ICE Kills Another Citizen in Minnesota While Ice Storm Closes on Durham
Despite weather and potential power outages, Southpoint Access will strive to remain operational.
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DPS Leaders, Candidates Reflect on Indictments
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and the Board of Education's chair and vice chair sought to reassure the Durham Public Schools community in the wake of criminal charges against three administrators. Two candidates seeking election to the board worry the current leadership isn't doing enough.
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Office Hours Jan. 23, 2026: Rachel Waltz, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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DPS Cancels Weekend Events and Activities
Severe weather expected in the region this weekend prompted Durham Public Schools to take this step.
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[Nerdspresso] A Nerdy News Round-Up - Jan. 23, 2026
Sinners breaks records ahead of the Oscars, He-Man trailer, and the return of For All Mankind - plus new releases in comics, novels, and games!
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Steady Prices Keep Walmart on Top
Walmart leads at $51.95, with Target ($53.55) and Food Lion ($54.91) close behind. Fresh Market tops $94.93 - a $42.98 gap for the same 17 staples.
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Office Hours Jan. 21, 2026: Nadeen Bir, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
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Three DPS Administrators Indicted
The Durham grand jury indictments come after the investigation of a 2024 incident at Eno Valley, during which an autistic child was tied to a chair with a jump rope.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Break-Ins Remain Leading Issue
More than 100 incidents were reported across SoDu, with motor vehicle burglaries, assaults, and fraud dominating the week.
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đŸ’– Introducing SoDu Sweet Talk: Valentine’s Messages From the Neighborhood
Southpoint Access is an independent, locally owned news outlet focused on schools, neighborhoods, and community life in South Durham. Projects like SoDu Sweet Talk help support that work - while giving neighbors an easy way to celebrate love, gratitude, and community connection.
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[WordroW] Aspirational Concept
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.