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SoDu Daily: June 4, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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![[SeeGov] Durham NC Board of Commissioners: Libraries, Animal Shelter, and School Pay Debates](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/county63.png)
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[SeeGov] Durham NC Board of Commissioners: Libraries, Animal Shelter, and School Pay Debates
During a June 2 work session, commissioners continued discussions about priorities in the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
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Nourish Neighbors This Durham Hunger Day
On June 7, a community celebration helps raise awareness and share resources to battle food insecurity.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 3, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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Help Grow Southpoint Access: Forward to a Friend or Neighbor!
I'm aiming for 1,000 subscribers (free or otherwise) by July 31. If Southpoint Access has been useful to you, please share it with a friend, neighbor, or local group and help us build a stronger South Durham news community.
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[SeeGov] Durham NC Council: Police Tech, East Durham Investment, and Budget Pressure
Council approved the Axon contract after hours of debate, opened a tough budget hearing with no proposed tax increase, narrowly backed the Coco Fro incentive, and took up Vision Zero and downtown parking.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 2, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
SoDu We Have Favorites 2026
SoDu We Have Favorites 2026: Welcome to the Finals!
The top three finalists in each category now compete to be the winners of our inaugural contest.
![[SoDu Spotlight] Summer Social Club Offers Screen-Free Break](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/socialclub61.png)
Youth Activities
[SoDu Spotlight] Summer Social Club Offers Screen-Free Break
Camp operator Kate Mauldin, a parent of tweens and licensed school psychologist, offers programs with a maximum of 12 students per week.
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sodu week in review
[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
durham public schools
Pearsontown Principal Cunningham Moving on to District Leadership Role
Dr. Asia Cunningham, a Milken Educator Award winner recognized for her focus on family engagement and student success, becomes Durham Public Schools' next Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Food Lion Takes #1 Spot as Fresh Market Tops $100
Food Lion posts the lowest total at $51.47, with Aldi ($53.03) and Walmart ($53.68) close behind. Fresh Market hits $102.73 - a $51.26 spread for the same 17 staples.