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SoDu We Know What's Up? Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

Housing proposals, a city wage debate, and a jump in vehicle-related theft reports lead Friday’s South Durham roundup.

Good afternoon, South Durham!

Before we head into the weekend, there’s a busy Monday at City Hall to put on your radar. Today’s stories look at proposed housing along Farrington and Virgil roads, a request to delay a city employee wage increase, and the latest Crime Watch numbers.

And if you’d prefer to spend part of the weekend watching someone battle a creeping monster, Jeff Stanford has you covered.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Car break-ins drive a sharp rise in South Durham crime reports

Why did vehicle-related theft reports triple from the previous week?

Up to 590 homes on the table at Monday’s Durham council meeting

Hearings on Reserve at Rocky Branch and two Farrington Road projects lead a busy agenda that also includes AbbVie incentives, affordable housing financing, and a sidewalk repair backlog.

Durham staff seeks pause in city’s minimum livable wage increase

Monday’s special City Council meeting will introduce a broad pay study and a request to hold the city’s wage floor at $25.09 an hour for another year.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Car break-ins drive a sharp rise in South Durham crime reports

Up to 590 homes on the table at Monday’s Durham council meeting

Durham staff seeks pause in city’s minimum livable wage increase