[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] How Seriously Do You Take Pickleball?
Who's signing up for the Bull City Open pickleball tournament at Piney Wood Park? And the Durham City Council meets tonight with an agenda that includes South Durham's new fire station.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Leads Again as Average Grocery Cost Dips
The average basket falls to $66.37 this week, with Aldi ($50.38) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($103.63) highest - a $53.25 gap for the same 17 staples.
DPS Board to Weigh Pay Changes, Grievance Policy Update
Proposed classified pay upgrades would rely on the North Carolina General Assembly finally passing a state budget.
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 23, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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[UPDATE] Supporters Are Showing Up for Southpoint Access
The goal remains: $5,000 raised by Sept. 22 to help cover the costs of paying freelancers and other expenses involved in providing neighborhood news coverage.