SoDu Daily: May 20, 2026

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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Throughout the day, I'll update this post with information you might find interesting. If you see something I should know about, send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news!

6 p.m.: 1 Arrested After Double Stabbing Near Urban Ministries in Durham [CBS 17]

11:07 a.m: A new snapshot from South Durham's fuel pumps - seeing prices going up again:

10:47 a.m.: Ebola: Scary, but Low Risk for North Carolina

7:38 a.m.: Veteran Teachers Give Budget Framework an F [The Assembly]

7:34 a.m.: Arrest in Durham Vehicle Break-Ins [WRAL]

7:33 a.m.: Traffic Update - Slowdowns on I-885, U.S. 70, and NC Highway 98.

7:30 a.m. - Snapshot of Local Fuel Costs in Our Gas Price Tracker. Prices are declining from their peak of $4.29 at many stations, but could spike again as summer approaches.

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