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SoDu Daily: July 22, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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SoDu Daily: July 22, 2026
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Southpoint Access invites readers to honor beloved companion animals with free pet obituary listings in Huck’s Heavenly Hangout.
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10:03 a.m.: DPS approves salary schedules for 2026-27

9:21 a.m.: Carolina Hurricanes launching sports network. [CBS17]

9:19 a.m.: Oakwood Park closed after encampment dwellers accept temporary housing. [ABC11]

9:18 a.m.: Former Durham Academy coach arrested on child pornography charges. [WRAL]

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9:17 a.m.: Heavy traffic on I-40 between NC Hwy. 54 and The Streets at Southpoint this morning.


9:15 a.m.: Fuel prices around South Durham are continuing to spike at stations currently monitored by Southpoint Access, with the highest prices at $3.89.

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