[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 23, 2025 - How Far the East Is from the West
In today's Life and Legacy newsletter, we remember neighbors who recently passed away, we meet the APS Pet of the Week, and we check out some available jobs at Durham Public Schools.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Ticks Up This Week
The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.03) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($103.13) highest - a $52.10 spread for the same 17 staples.
SoDu Daily: July 23, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt
I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate
The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.