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South Durham in Five: Sept. 5, 2026
Five questions, five answers, and one look ahead from Aug. 31-Sept. 4.
Durham City Council
Page Road Project, Rockwood Affordability Plan Head to Durham City Council
The Sept. 8 agenda also includes Durham’s emerging gun violence strategy, more than $20 million in water and sewer contracts, and three possible futures for N.C. 147.
![[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Top South Durham Crime This Week](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/07/crimewatch--1-.png)
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Top South Durham Crime This Week
Police logs show 28 thefts from vehicles, 22 shoplifting reports, and six stolen vehicles from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3.
![[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 3, 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/stufftodo618.png)
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 3, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
![[VIDEO] Navigating School Performance Data: A Durham Parent's Perspective](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/09/officehours0803.png)
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[VIDEO] Navigating School Performance Data: A Durham Parent's Perspective
Understanding North Carolina school performance scores and what they mean for our kids' education.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket Ticks Lower, but Big Price Swings Tell the Real Story
The average basket fell 36 cents this week. Aldi remained the least expensive store, while Harris Teeter recorded the largest decrease.
durham public schools
South Durham Schools Post Gains, but Results Remain Uneven
Jordan High School and Southwest Elementary climbed to B performance grades, while Hope Valley Elementary, Pearsontown, and several other South Durham schools faced setbacks in North Carolina's newly released accountability results.
![[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle Hosts Showcase of Clubs](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/09/clubhero.png)
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[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle Hosts Showcase of Clubs
Families visited the gymnasium to check out available extracurricular activities, from the tabletop gamers in the Nerd Herd to Chef Sicily's cooking club.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Sept. 1, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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Looking for A Youth Sport? Try the SoDu We Play Guide
Search 41 South Durham-area programs, from ballet and fencing to swimming, soccer, hockey, and more.
![[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Schools Cuts $498K from Outside EC Teacher Contract](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/08/hiring828.png)
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Schools Cuts $498K from Outside EC Teacher Contract
On Thursday, the Board of Education approved a less expensive Unlimited Instruction agreement, advanced a $5.3M classroom tech purchase, and celebrated students and employees.