South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Break-Ins Remain Leading Issue
More than 100 incidents were reported across SoDu, with motor vehicle burglaries, assaults, and fraud dominating the week.
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SoDu Sweet Talk: Valentine’s Messages From the Neighborhood
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News from the Neighborhood
- UNC Basketball Luminaries Want Smith Center Renovated [WRAL]
- Alford Plea in Durham Nightclub Shooting Case [News & Observer]
- How New Federal Guidelines Could Affect DPS Lunches [ABC11] (Pay special attention to this one, neighbors! My daughter Athena was interviewed for this at Hope Valley Elementary School. "Chocolate milk is best!")
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