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SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Nudges Its Way Back to First Place
South Durham grocery prices are a little cheaper on average this week.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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Durham Schools on 2-Hour Delay Thursday
It's a precaution as a wintry mix comes to a chilly Bull City overnight Wednesday. But it may not be the final call.
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Office Hours Feb. 4, 2026: Reviving Local News in Durham: A Community Effort
How can you help? And how can you make sure your voice is heard?
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Jan. 25-31
A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.
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DPS: Back to School on Time Wednesday - with Early Release
Officials are watching potential winter weather arriving Wednesday night.
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Durham Schools Remain Closed on Tuesday
Officials blame the situation on persistent hazardous road conditions.
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Office Hours Feb. 2, 2026: Bettina Umstead, 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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Streets at Southpoint Hosts "Dine and Delight"
The program, which runs through Feb. 28, pays $25 via Venmo to guests who spend at least $100 dining at participating mall restaurants.
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DPS Closed on Monday
Hazardous conditions from the weekend snow prompted school cancellation, officials said.
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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - January 2026
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
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DPS Board of Education: Office Hours Interviews - So Far!
Several candidates have been gracious enough to answer a few questions from your neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt.
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No Snow for SoDu This Weekend?
A meteorological "dry spot" apparently left us out of the mix for snow in South Durham this weekend. I've got conflicting feelings about this turn of events.