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SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham County Board of Commissioners
New EV chargers and SNAP funding resolution are on the agenda for the Monday night meeting.
Wes Platt
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 23, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: City Council approves a plan for redeveloping Northgate Mall, but it's got no real teeth. And violent crime is down in Durham, but juveniles are committing violence more often.
Durham Activities
📅 Your Week Ahead in Durham: Aug. 25–30, 2025
From turtles to Scrabble, zoning variances to rock cover bands, the final week of August brings a diverse lineup of events across Durham and beyond.
Family Budget
SoDu Shopping Basket - Aug. 21, 2025
Get store-by-store comparisons of prices for grocery staples available in the South Durham area.
Southpoint Access
Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 21 at 12:30 P.M.
Join Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt for a local livestream via Riverside.FM.
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Aug. 20, 2025
The Neighborhood Spotlight showcases local author Russell W. Johnson, plus what might the future hold for the Durham Freeway near downtown Durham? That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
Southpoint Access
Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 19 at 12:30 P.M.
Join Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt for a local livestream via Riverside.FM.
Durham City Council
🏛️ SoDu We Watch Our Government - Durham City Council
Tonight’s meeting features major land use votes, affordable housing funding, and a detailed small-area plan for Walltown and the Northgate Mall site. We’ve got the highlights so you can stay informed - and involved.
Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Aug. 18, 2025
Check out the daily SoDu Fuel Tracker! That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 16, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: Big project near NC Highway 55 needs variance to qualify for HUD funding, DPS officials address problems in 2023-24 audit, and you can enjoy a nice dinner while helping Parktown Food Hub.
Durham Activities
📅 Your Week Ahead in Durham: Aug. 18–23, 2025
From trail plans to cinnamon rolls, this week in Durham offers a little something for every curiosity.