SoDu Week in Review: Durham Primary Surprises, Wet Weather Likely, and Can't-Miss Events!

☀️ South Durham Weather Forecast – Oct. 11-12, 2025

Looking for the latest weather update for South Durham, NC? Here's your hyperlocal SoDu forecast:

Saturday, Oct. 11:
Expect cloudy skies with a high near 69°F. There’s a chance of showers in the late afternoon (after 3 p.m.), with winds picking up slightly—gusts up to 22 mph possible by evening. Light layers and a rain jacket are recommended if you’ll be outdoors.

Saturday Night:
Rain becomes more likely overnight, with showers expected and a low around 61°F. Winds may remain breezy into the night.

Sunday, Oct. 12:
Showers likely in the early morning, especially before 8 a.m., followed by a mostly cloudy day with a high near 68°F. Bring an umbrella if heading out early; conditions should be drier later in the day.

Sunday Night:
Still a chance of scattered showers, with a low near 58°F and occasional wind gusts up to 23 mph.

SoDu So What? The Week's Top Stories

🗳️ Durham Primary: Two Incumbents Trail After Surprise Results

All incumbents are advancing to the general election, but Tuesday’s Durham primary brought unexpected shifts in two key races:

• Mayor: Leonardo Williams leads with over 55% of the vote; Anjanee Bell advances to November.
• Ward 1: Challenger Matt Kopac leads incumbent DeDreana Freeman by 451 votes in a razor-thin margin.
• Ward 2 (South/Southeast Durham): Shanetta Burris holds a nearly 10-point lead over incumbent Mark-Anthony Middleton - another race to watch closely.
• Ward 3: Chelsea Cook, the appointed incumbent, holds a commanding lead over Diana Medoff.

🗓️ Key Dates:

• Voter registration deadline: Fri, Oct. 10
• Early voting starts: Thurs, Oct. 16
• Election Day: Tues, Nov. 4

🔗 Read the full story in Southpoint Access!

🕊️ Durham Remembers DeWarren K. Langley, Advocate for Youth and Equity

Durham community leader DeWarren K. Langley passed away on Oct. 3 at the age of 41, just weeks after being hospitalized at Duke. A familiar voice at City Council meetings and executive director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Langley was known for championing youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and equity.

City Council members honored his legacy this week, remembering his relentless drive to hold leaders accountable and uplift the next generation.

🔗 Read the full story in Southpoint Access!

🍗 The Chicken Hut Designated a Historic Landmark in Durham

The Chicken Hut, a beloved Black-owned soul food institution serving Durham since 1958, was officially recognized as a historic landmark by the City Council this week. Located on Fayetteville Street, the restaurant played a vital role in the civil rights movement, feeding demonstrators and serving as a hub for local activism.

City leaders praised the designation as a tribute to Black entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and community resilience.

🔗 Read the full story in Southpoint Access!

🏈 Triangle Rivalry Challenge: Cheer Local, Give Local

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Every dollar donated via ko-fi.com/southpointaccess adds points to your team’s score as we race to raise $4,000 for neighborhood journalism by Dec. 31.

🧭 Cheer for your team. Invest in your community.

🎟️ Events in South Durham – Oct. 11

🇬🇷 A Taste of Greece
🕚 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
📍 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (8306 NC Hwy. 751)
Enjoy authentic Greek food, desserts, and cultural exhibits at this free outdoor festival in South Durham. Rain or shine.
🔗 More details

🎶 Friends of the Durham Library CD Pop-Up Sale
🕚 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Durham County Main Library (300 N Roxboro St)
Thousands of gently used CDs for sale to support library programs. Great prices, limited quantities!

🧘 Heartfulness Meditation Workshop
🕑 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Durham County Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)
Free guided session for beginners and experienced meditators. Explore stress relief and inner calm.

📅 More local happenings on the SoDu Events Calendar.

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