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Durham's Estimated Water Supply Rises, But Restrictions Remain
As of July 23, Durham reported 175 total days of water supply, based on average demand of 26.42 million gallons per day.
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![[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Lead This Week's Reports](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 Lead This Week's Reports
Vehicle-related theft accounted for 28 of the 61 South Durham police incident listings reviewed for July 17-23.
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SoDu Daily: July 24, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
![[SoDu How-To] Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans Every DPS Family Should Know](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/07/schoolguide202627.png)
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[SoDu How-To] Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans Every DPS Family Should Know
The second installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains when absences count, how documentation works, who can sign out a student, what families should know about buses, and what five emergency commands mean.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 23, 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] Grocery Average Ticks Up This Week
The average basket rises to $66.72 this week, with Aldi ($51.03) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($103.13) highest - a $52.10 spread for the same 17 staples.
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SoDu Daily: July 23, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate
The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.
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SoDu Daily: July 22, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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Could RTP 3.0 Really Bring 30,000 homes?
The figure describes a theoretical maximum, not an approved project. RTP’s new housing rules also leave questions about affordability, schools, and public services.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – July 21, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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SoDu Daily: July 21, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.