Pixar's Hoppers: An Animated Delight for Me and My Kid
For me and my kid, Pixar is the A Team. Not every flick they make is a classic, but they’re usually immensely watchable.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Ticks Up This Week
The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.03) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($103.13) highest - a $52.10 spread for the same 17 staples.
SoDu Daily: July 23, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt
I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate
The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.