SoDu Daily: July 21, 2026

Submit a Pet Obituary to Huck’s Heavenly Hangout

Southpoint Access invites readers to honor beloved companion animals with free pet obituary listings in Huck’s Heavenly Hangout.

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7:42 a.m.: DPS board to vote on pay raises, South Durham school projects

7:40 a.m.: Joint operation shuts down illegal business tied to Durham violence. [ABC 11]

7:39 a.m.: More storms expected today. [WRAL]

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu | July 20–24

Mini pancakes, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and corn dog nuggets close out the final DPS cafeteria menu of the 2025–26 academic year.

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7:34 a.m.: Heavy traffic on I-885 southbound from Durham and along U.S. 70 near Sherron Road this morning.

7:11 a.m.: Fuel prices around South Durham are spiking again at stations currently monitored by Southpoint Access, with the highest prices at $3.89.

Celebrate Durham Graduating Seniors | Southpoint Access

Submit a senior photo, their school, and plans for what comes next.

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SoDu We Grow: 10 Gardening Lessons From 2026

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn shares what survived, what failed, and why gardening doesn’t have to be perfect to be rewarding.

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