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SoDu Daily: June 4, 2026

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

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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SoDu Daily: June 4, 2026
SoDu We Have Favorites 2026: Welcome to the Finals!
The top three finalists in each category now compete to be the winners of our inaugural contest.
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7:33 a.m.: Duke Energy customers protest proposed rate hike. [ABC 11]

7:32 a.m.: Reward offered for capture of two escaped Vance County inmates. [WRAL]

7:31 a.m.: Traffic congestion this morning on NC 147 and U.S. 70.

7:31 a.m.: Fuel prices around South Durham are below $4 at all stations currently monitored by Southpoint Access.

Celebrate Durham Graduating Seniors | Southpoint Access
Submit a senior photo, their school, and plans for what comes next.
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DONATE AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS IN SOUTH DURHAM!
Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint Access
Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.
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Southpoint Access Events Calendar
From Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.
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