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Gas prices in the South Durham area are as high as $3.39 - and likely to go higher as the war continues in the Middle East.
Durham Voters Signal New Direction for Schools Leadership
Nadeen Bir, Natalie Bent Kitaif, Gabby Rivero, and Xavier Cason will be new representatives on the Board of Education.
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Southpoint Access | Dr. Kelvin Bullock, Maureen Joy Charter
In his first month, Dr. Bullock talks mission, momentum, and bridging divides between charters and traditional public schools.
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Hillside High Student Faces Pending Assault, Arson Charges
The female student is accused of discharging pepper spray and starting a fire in a trash can.
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Surprise Sewer Limits; Hayti Promise Questions
As officials warned Goose Creek is at capacity and developers blasted a little-publicized sewer freeze, a separate fight over Hayti Promise’s $10-million Fayetteville Street award raised deeper questions about who gets to shape growth, investment, and repair in Durham.
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Ask Wes Platt Anything - March 2026
Ask me anything: Durham, the newsletter, and the occasional hill I’ll die on.
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Back to Da Choppa with The Predator Onscreen
Predator: Badlands is a rollicking sci-fi adventure that gives us the deepest dive into this character’s lore than any movie so far.
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South Durham Grocery Price Check – Week of March 5, 2026
South Durham average grocery prices overall rose slightly, though, to $65.84.
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Durham Obituaries – March 3, 2026 | Southpoint Access
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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WordroW: South Durham’s Daily Word Game | Southpoint Access
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
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