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[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.
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[SoDu We Take a Break] All treats, no tricks
Treat yourself to a little midweek fun with a local news quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a Halloween coloring page for kids and grown-ups alike.
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.
Development
Morgan Farm conservation push would offer a Plan B if development falls through
A Durham advisory commission wants the property kept in the city's long-range open space plans even as a new 437-home proposal moves through the development review process.
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.
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Durham County opens $500,000 grant program for youth services
Does your organization support Durham’s young people? County grants of $40,000 to $50,000 are available, with applications due Nov. 16.
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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.
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Council to weigh $9.3 million AbbVie deal, South Durham upgrades
What would Durham get for $9.3 million in AbbVie incentives? Monday’s council agenda also includes Cornwallis Road sidewalks, South Durham wastewater repairs, and cleanup planning for five parks.
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] 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?