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☀️ South Durham Weather Forecast – Oct. 31, 2025

Looking for the latest weather update for South Durham, NC? Here's your hyperlocal SoDu forecast:

Expect a classic fall Halloween in South Durham: sunny and crisp Friday with a high near 64°F and a west breeze at 7–14 mph, occasionally gusting to 26 mph; by Friday night it turns mostly clear and chilly with a low around 38°F, and winds easing to around 5 mph before becoming calm.

Trick-or-treat planner

• Best window: 6–8 p.m. - light winds, temps sliding from the upper-50s to mid-40s.
• What to wear: Layers under costumes; add gloves/hat for little ones.
• Home prep: Secure lightweight décor; gusts earlier in the day may tug at yard signs and webs.

Quick tips

• Hydrate kids before heading out; cool, dry air + walking adds up.
• Pack a flashlight or clip-on light; clear skies mean darker streets.

[NC Local] SNAP Food Assistance is Set to End Nov 1. What Does It Mean for NC?

From the NC Local article republished in Southpoint Access:

SNAP touches nearly every corner of North Carolina. About 1.4 million people receive food assistance in the state, including about 580,000 children, of which more than 40,000 are under 18 months old. The average state benefit is about $200 per person or $373 per household each month. 

• One in eight residents relies on SNAP.
• Four in five SNAP families include a child, senior, or adult with a disability.
• More than 46,000 veterans in North Carolina use SNAP.
• Rural areas feel it most: one in six rural or small-town residents uses SNAP, compared to one in nine in metro areas.

SNAP also supports the state’s food economy. About 84% of benefits are spent in local grocery stores and farmers’ markets. If SNAP dollars dry up, these stores - and the families who depend on them - will feel the strain.

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[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 17: Game On, Tron!

Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham's neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy.

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 17th episode, we're talking about Tron: Ares. Was it really a terrible box office bomb or did it earn a high score in your cinematic arcade?

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Why it matters: Your support keeps independent, neighborhood reporting alive, and puts real dollars into classrooms, school improvement projects, and family programs at Hope Valley Elementary.

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Thanks for helping us keep South Durham informed - and for investing in Hope Valley Elementary’s students and teachers.

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🎟️ Events In and Around South Durham – Oct. 31

🎃 Trick and Treat at Main Library — All day
Durham County Library – Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.
Drop by for grab-and-go treats and Halloween fun while supplies last.

📚 Halloween Family Storytime — 10–10:30 a.m.
Durham County Library – Southwest Regional, 3605 Shannon Rd.
Costume-friendly stories, songs, and early-literacy fun for little ghouls and goblins.

🌌 Scare-olina Skies — 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
A spooky twist on the night sky - legends, constellations, and cosmic chills under the dome.

🍻🧛 Halloween Party & Costume Contest — 7–10 p.m.
Growler Grlz, 4810 Hope Valley Rd.
Prizes, pints, and playlists - show off your costume and close out Halloween night.

📅 More local happenings on the SoDu Events Calendar.

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