city of durham
Moriah Ridge, Police and Fire Pay Among Durham City Council Agenda Items
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the first-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza.
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Southpoint Access
SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 1, 2025
Where's that new children's hospital going? Plus, DPS tries to reassure nervous migrant families. And there's a new Chipotle in town!
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Crossword Puzzles
[Crossword] Tarheel State
Made by Wes Platt with the free cross word builder from Amuse Labs
Family Budget
SoDu Shopping Basket - Feb. 1, 2025
Get store-by-store comparisons of prices for grocery staples available in the South Durham area. Available to SoDu Crew and other supporters of Southpoint Access with their paid newsletter subscription.
literacy
Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant
With 78% of children from low-income families in North Carolina not reading proficiently by the end of third grade, literacy advocates say summer reading access is more important than ever.
parks and recreation
Durham Seeks Bids for Three City Park Projects
The city has issued a request for qualifications for design services that closes at 3 p.m. on March 4.
utilities
Durham Water Pressure Drop Due to One Valve's Position
The Durham water department is adding a new tool, called Daupler Notify, to notify customers through text, email, or phone call.
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
Have you found the hidden gelato shop off N.C. Highway 55? Read about Chef Ken and check out Jeff Stanford's latest Nerdspresso column!
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Nerdspresso
[Nerdspresso] Kieran Emerges as Power Culkin in “A Real Pain”
Writer/Director Jesse Eisenberg has crafted a quirky travelogue about family and history as a powerhouse showcase for Kieran Culkin.
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SoDu Spotlight
[SoDu Spotlight] Sweet Start in South Durham
You'll find A Little Gelato behind 4823 Meadow Dr. in Suite 114, next door to La Recette Patisserie. Just watch for the yard signs and the vertical banner.
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Marriage Applications
[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications - Jan. 11-24, 2025
From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Jan. 11, 2025 * Nozomi Sarah Nakazama, 35, and Hsiu-Yi Lu, 30. * Lindsey Renee Doyon, 42, and Larry Darnell Watkins, Jr., 51. * Octavia Michele Howers, 37, and William Rashad Burt, Jr., 36. Jan. 14, 2025 * Kyli Brianna Babb-Stewart, 26, and Erica Marie
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley
No one made off with $34 million from the Durham Public Schools coffers. Plus, the new Chipotle opens today in Hope Valley! And a from-scratch sloppy joe sauce recipe.