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Per the National Weather Service: Sunny with a high near 79. Tonight, clear with a low around 51.

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Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub

Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by the end of the year unless it can raise $150,000.

“We estimate that we only have the financial resources to operate for another six months,” the food hub shared in a statement on its Facebook page. “Please donate today to help us keep our doors open.”

To support the food hub’s efforts, Southpoint Access is pledging 20% of all subscription revenue and advertising sales from now through July 31 to Parktown Food Hub’s fundraising campaign.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• [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.
• 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 This Week: 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 to 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.

What's Happening Today?

• Preschool Story Time. Babies through kindergarten. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Stories, songs, movement, and more! Meeting room at the South Regional Library at 4505 S. Alston Ave. (Durham County Library)
• Once Upon a Laugh. 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required. A magical improv adventure where kids bring fairy tales to life with hilarious twists. Meeting room at the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library at 1201 Fayetteville St. (Durham County Library)
• Board of County Commissioners Regular Session. 7 p.m. Commission chambers at 200 E. Main St. (Durham Government)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - April 22, 2025

INTERESTING ELSEWHERE

• Huge Power Cut Causes Chaos in Spain, Portugal [BBC]
• Murder Charges for Vancouver Ramming Attack Suspect [Associated Press]
• 3 Children - Including One with Cancer - Deported from U.S. [CNN]

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