Feast Fungi: From Spore to Supper
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[SoDu We Dine] Two restaurants gain 6 points in latest South Durham inspection update
All 12 newly added reports received A grades, including a perfect 100 at a New Hope Commons Subway.
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[SoDu We Take a Break] All treats, no tricks
Treat yourself to a little midweek fun with a local news quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a Halloween coloring page for kids and grown-ups alike.
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[SoDu We Work] Holiday work, school programs, and utilities jobs
Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 53 listings, from Southpoint retail and school programs to county utilities and campus jobs.
New Southpoint Access guide makes Durham school inspection records easier to search
The first review found A grades across all 106 cafeteria records, while 20 of the 119 school-building records had scores below 90.