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sodu crime watch
[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle Break-Ins, Shoplifting Lead Latest Reports
This week’s SoDu Crime Watch review covers 66 public-facing incident listings from South Durham, southwest Durham and southeast/RTP-edge corridors.
Latest
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Nerdspresso
[Nerdspresso] Jaws 2 Chomps Cheesily with a Righteous '70s Attitude
Maybe there are a few familiar characters, but mostly it’s just similar scenarios and the bold assumption that you’ll drop some coin for more of the same. You’ve been lured by movie magic, brand loyalty, and consecutive numbers.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: July 10, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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News
[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 9, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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durham public schools
[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] What Public Comment Can and Can't Do at DPS Board Meetings
How public comment works at Durham Public Schools board meetings, what residents should know before speaking, and what happens next.
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SoDu Shopping Basket
[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Ticks Up in South Durham
The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.43) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($102.53) highest - a $51.10 spread for the same 17 staples.
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SoDu We Photo Galleries
[Gallery] Southpoint At A Walking Pace
A July 7 fitness walk around The Streets at Southpoint offered familiar signs, summer skies, public art, and a test of willpower near Cinnabon.
News
Durham Opens $400K Festival and Event Funding Application
Nonprofits and festival organizers working with nonprofit fiscal agents can apply through Aug. 12 for city support, with workshops planned July 8 and July 15.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: July 8, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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Schools
[VIDEO] Home Alone in SoDu
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt brings readers up to speed about the new Durham Public Schools Board of Education, Alexan Farrington, and record-setting swimmers at the Durham Summer Swim League championship.
youth sports
Durham Summer Swimmers Break Six Records at Championship Meet
Swimmers from Woodcroft, Hope Valley Country Club, Garrett Farms, Umstead Pines, Five Oaks, and other Durham Summer Swim League teams posted top finishes July 5 at Greensboro Aquatic Center.
Schools
School Supplies 2026-27: Parkwood Elementary School
From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools traditional calendar elementary will need for the 2026-27 school year.