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sodu we watch our government
Tonight at 7 p.m., the Durham Board of County Commissioners meets at 200 E. Main St. Watch for an ARPA childcare boost (GI pilot paused), EOC commissioning, OES Fleet GMP #2, LMI home energy retrofits, opioid fund shift, property-tax refunds, ceremonial items, and early-voting info.
Your Week Ahead
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from Movie Monday at the library to board game night at Moon Dog Meadery.
durham public schools
Year-round schools are open all week (traditional schools are off Monday), and DPS cafeterias are serving student favorites - from cheeseburgers and corndogs to pasta and pizza Friday. Here’s what’s cooking across Durham.
sodu week in review
Durham City Council passed new ordinance aimed at landlords with dangerous rentals, South Regional Library seems most popular early voting spot, and Southpoint Access commits revenue share to Hope Valley Elementary.
election 2025
With about a week left, roughly 60% of early voters are women, most are Democrats or unaffiliated, and ages 41+ dominate. Early voting runs through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 4. South Regional Library tops turnout so far.
Viewpoints and Voices
Meanwhile, Friday should be off to a chilly start, but what scares await at some spooktacular Halloween events? And how does "Something Wicked This Way Comes" hold up after all these years?
Kitchen Table
Fire danger in effect; sunny 71°F. Durham Night Market, Bright Black’s reading club, rooftop Witches Night Out, and this week’s SoDu shopping basket.
Southpoint Access
Between now and Dec. 31, 2025, Southpoint Access will share a portion of subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA and South Durham classrooms.
Locally Aware
Your weekday local lowdown, powered by Southpoint Access. 💌 [Subscribe Free] | [Support Local Stories] Today’s South Durham Weather Forecast (Oct. 22, 2025) Heads up: Increased Fire Danger, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. today. Dry air (relative humidity 25–30%) plus westerly winds 15–20 mph, gusts 20–25 mph
Obituaries
Sunshine and a light breeze this afternoon, cooler tonight near 50°. Support Hope Valley Elementary at Tomato Jake’s, see today’s obits, free school meals, DPS hiring needs, and a full rundown of Oct. 21 happenings across South Durham.
Your Week Ahead
Kinya Ramen replaces Melting Pot at Southpoint Crossing. Plus: Oct. 20 DPS lunch menus, NC Countdown to College kickoff, robotics + stargazing programs, City Council meeting, board game night, and our Triangle Rivalry Challenge fundraiser.
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