[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Aug. 20, 2025
The Neighborhood Spotlight showcases local author Russell W. Johnson, plus what might the future hold for the Durham Freeway near downtown Durham? That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather
All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.
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[WordroW] Lofting Away
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Holds Lowest Grocery Basket in South Durham as Prices Stabilize
Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.
DPS Policy Committee: Warrants, Private Zones, and Naloxone
The committee meets Thursday, Dec. 4. On deck: a Private Zones protocol for handling immigration-related visits, a community-submitted rewrite of Policy 5120 on law enforcement in schools, and a new draft to allow naloxone in schools.