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Development
[SoDu We Grow] Two projects leave the list as South Durham’s development calendar fills up
The Southpoint Access development guide now tracks 30 active cases, with new meeting and hearing dates stretching into January.
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News
[SoDu We Dine] Two restaurants gain 6 points in latest South Durham inspection update
All 12 newly added reports received A grades, including a perfect 100 at a New Hope Commons Subway.
Schools
New Southpoint Access guide makes Durham school inspection records easier to search
The first review found A grades across all 106 cafeteria records, while 20 of the 119 school-building records had scores below 90.
drinking water
Durham reservoirs sink to 37% despite another round of rain
The city now reports 90 days of readily accessible water. Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir continued to fall, and Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham obituary update: Memorials, funerals planned through Oct. 23
Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with 17 recent notices, including services planned Wednesday through Friday and another memorial scheduled for Nov. 2.
News
M&F board rejects rival bid, plans another delay in Optus merger vote
What’s next for Durham’s historic M&F Bank? Its board is backing the Optus merger over a rival bid, with plans to move the shareholder vote to Nov. 4.
News
Check your freezer: Lidl recalls coffee and vanilla gelato
South Durham neighbors who shop at Lidl in Apex or Cary should check their freezers. One lot of Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato has been recalled over possible listeria contamination.
durham
South Durham in Five: Early voting, Parkwood roads, water, development, and groceries
Early voting is underway, Parkwood road improvements remain uncertain, and Durham's water supply is shrinking. Catch up on five South Durham stories, plus neighborhood news and weekend events.
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sodu crime watch
[SoDu Crime Watch] Thefts among vehicles remain elevated
The Oct. 9-15 roundup includes 114 selected incident reports and arrest entries naming two people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?
resource guides
SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates
Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.
durham public schools
DPS eighth graders get a look at their future at Acceler8
What could come after high school? DPS eighth graders will explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet local employers at Acceler8 on Oct. 20.
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durham public schools
[Gallery] Superintendent Serves Lunch at Hope Valley Elementary
Dr. Anthony Lewis has launched his Lewis Gets to It initiative, trying out various roles around Durham Public Schools.