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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Tech Gets Arts Gift

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Tech Gets Arts Gift
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WEATHER FORECAST

Today's morning weather in South Durham, seen on Massey Chapel Road. Photo: Wes Platt.

Per the National Weather Service: Partly sunny with a chance of showers of thunderstorms. High of 81. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 63.

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[SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 11: Perking Up MLK Parkway

What’s up with the Scooter’s Coffee location on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard? We’ll get to that.

Hello again. I’m Wes Platt, neighborhood news guy for South Durham, and this is SoDu We Like Local News, a podcast about what’s happening right here in our backyard around Southpoint, Hope Valley, Parkwood, Fairfield, and more! It’s freely available to readers of Southpoint Access – your source for ultra-local news in SoDu. But really, you should become a paid subscriber! Read local, right? Plus, you get access to neat features like the weekly ⁠SoDu Shopping Basket⁠, which compares prices on products at our local supermarkets.

In this episode, check out the interview with Ingrid Saddler-Walker, a counselor at Eastway Elementary School and founder of the Bull City Yoga Festival!

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

  • Durham Tech Receives $1.5M Arts Gift: Durham Technical Community College has received a $1.5-million gift from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation to establish a permanent endowment supporting the arts, college officials announced Wednesday.
  • Rescue Brew Pet Photo Contest Returns: A popular local fundraiser celebrating rescued pets and their stories has returned for another year. The Rescue Brew pet photo contest launched this week, bringing together Fullsteam Brewery, RTP Uncorked, and Boxyard RTP to benefit Animal Aid Alliance of North Carolina and other animal rescue organizations statewide.
  • Greek Festival Returns in May: Get ready to experience the flavors, music, and joy of Greece right here in South Durham. The 2025 Durham Greek Festival is back at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (May 3–4) with authentic food, live dancing, artisan shopping, and guided tours of the landmark domed church. Admission is free, and the event runs rain or shine just off NC-751 near Southpoint.
  • South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for April 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]: On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zip code. These reports were filed between Feb. 15 and March 31, 2025.
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What's Happening Today?

  • Mobile Multi-Sensory Space. Babies through elementary school. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration required. Portable space designed to allow a calming, therapeutic environment for individuals with sensory processing disorders. Equipped with various tools, including lights, sounds, and tactile objects. Can be reserved for 30 minutes at a time. Meeting room, side 2, at Stanford L. Warren Branch Library at 1201 Fayetteville St. (Durham County Library)
  • Candle Making. Ages 13 to 18. 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required. Learn how to make candles from scratch. Use different essential oils and colors to make candles. All materials provided. Walltown Park Recreation Center at 1308 W. Club Blvd. Fees: $1.50 for county residents; $6.50 for non-residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)

Check out this week's activities!

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