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[Nerdspresso] A Nerdy News Round-Up - Jan. 23, 2026
Sinners breaks records ahead of the Oscars, He-Man trailer, and the return of For All Mankind - plus new releases in comics, novels, and games!
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10 Essential Tips for Ice Storm Preparation in SoDu
From securing your yard to tracking outages with Duke Energy, here’s a practical, checklist to keep your household safe, warm, and informed.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Steady Prices Keep Walmart on Top
Walmart leads at $51.95, with Target ($53.55) and Food Lion ($54.91) close behind. Fresh Market tops $94.93 - a $42.98 gap for the same 17 staples.
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Office Hours Jan. 21, 2026: Nadeen Bir, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
durham public schools
Three DPS Administrators Indicted
The Durham grand jury indictments come after the investigation of a 2024 incident at Eno Valley, during which an autistic child was tied to a chair with a jump rope.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Break-Ins Remain Leading Issue
More than 100 incidents were reported across SoDu, with motor vehicle burglaries, assaults, and fraud dominating the week.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 20, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Southpoint Access
💖 Introducing SoDu Sweet Talk: Valentine’s Messages From the Neighborhood
Southpoint Access is an independent, locally owned news outlet focused on schools, neighborhoods, and community life in South Durham. Projects like SoDu Sweet Talk help support that work - while giving neighbors an easy way to celebrate love, gratitude, and community connection.
The Gourmand Next Door
American Wine: The Shortest Story
While the French have been making wine for more than 1,500 years, California wasn’t even admitted to the union until 1850. That leaves us with a limited history to draw upon.
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[WordroW] Aspirational Concept
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: MLK Day, Dream Big, Battling Gun Violence
Here's a day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 24. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!
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Office Hours Jan. 17, 2026: Dilcy Burton, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.