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Nerdspresso
Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 17th episode, we're talking about Tron: Ares. Was it really a terrible box office bomb or did it earn a high score in your cinematic arcade?
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Crossword Puzzles
Sharpen your stakes and your wits - this Halloween horror movie crossword tests everything from classic slashers to modern psychological thrillers.
Durham Government
From participatory budgeting (vote through Nov. 30) and November Community Conversations with $25 gift cards, to the InfoSend billing change on Nov. 3, Veterans Day closures, and an award for Durham’s HEART program - here’s what you need to know.
Kitchen Table
Plus, where can you get the cheapest groceries this week? Support Southpoint Access and benefit the Hope Valley Elementary School PTA!
Locally Aware
Today's weather: More rain likely this afternoon and into the evening, with a low tonight around 54 degrees.
Food Assistance
If SNAP remains unfunded, watch the NCDHHS website for updates and check endhungerdurham.org for a current listing of food banks and pantries in our area. You can also call 2-1-1 to seek additional resources.
Obituaries
Plus, remembering Durham neighbors who recently passed away in the latest Southpoint Access obituaries.
local business
Two variances tied to Relentless Collision on MLK Jr. Parkway - an 8-foot fence near the street and no vehicle-stacking at an unstaffed gate - are on Tuesday’s Durham Board of Adjustment agenda, with staff recommending denial based on UDO standards.
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.