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Durham's Estimated Water Supply Climbs, While Restrictions Remain

Durham had 144 days of readily accessible reservoir water as of Aug. 13, while average demand on the reservoirs fell nearly 11% since July 26.

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Southpoint Access Opens a New Door for Local Businesses

A new outreach form gives business owners a simple way to propose stories, request an Office Hours appearance, explore sponsorships, and share community events.

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Woodcroft Extension Funding in City Council Package

Monday’s City Council vote would update funding agreements for Woodcroft Parkway and four other South Durham transportation projects, but it wouldn’t authorize construction.

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DPS Delays $5.3M Class Tech Proposal until Aug. 27

The Board of Education wants its new committee structure to review the interactive panel purchase first. Members also moved a sustainability resolution toward a vote and assigned summer policy updates for review.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts and Thefts from Buildings Lead South Durham Reports

Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 7-13, while reports of thefts from buildings rose from two to 11.

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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 13, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Wegmans Holds Steady as Grocery Prices Rise

The average basket climbs to $67.83 this week, but Wegmans remains unchanged at $55.83 - a rare point of stability in a week when Walmart takes the lowest-cost spot.

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Durham Planning Commission Votes 10-0 Against Reserve at Rocky Branch

The revised proposal would allow up to 190 homes along Virgil Road. Commissioners delayed a decision on Thompson Village until October.

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Durham Officials Eye GoDurham for On-Time School Transit

Hillside and Northern high schools are among the candidates for a public-transit pilot as Durham leaders also consider microtransit, safer sidewalks, crossing guards, and bike-based options.

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In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 11, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Increase in This Week's Reports

Vehicle-related theft accounted for 49 of the 109 South Durham police reports reviewed from July 31 through Aug. 6.

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Revised Rocky Branch Project Plan Returns to Durham Planning Commission

The Virgil Road proposal now calls for up to 190 homes and stronger stormwater protections. Thompson Village and two annexation-related rezonings also are on the Aug. 11 agenda.