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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle Break-Ins Lead 98 Reports

Vehicle-related incidents made up 45 of 98 South Durham police reports reviewed for Aug. 20-26, with five vehicle break-ins reported on United Drive.

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Water Demand Increases Despite Growing Lake Levels

Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect for City of Durham water customers as of Aug. 27.

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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 27, 2026

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

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[VIDEO] $2M Teacher Fix

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt explores the latest effort by Durham Public Schools to repair the gap in its exception children teaching staff. The Board of Education tonight is expected to consider a contract with Unlimited Instruction.

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Retakes Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Edges Higher

The average basket rises to $66.76 this week, with Aldi ($51.23) retaking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($105.53) highest — a $54.30 gap for the same 17 staples.

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DPS Weighs $2M Staffing Contract Amid 31 Special Education Teacher Openings

Outside instructors could help fill classrooms while completing a pathway to become licensed DPS teachers. The board also will consider an online graduation program, expanded i-Ready access, climate planning, and more than $6 million in technology and building projects.

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[VIDEO] Durham Data Center Loophole

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt ponders Durham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Nida Allam's choice to vote against the data center moratorium, while also pushing for amendments to strengthen the moratorium.

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[Gallery] Back to School in Durham

Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis led administrators in visits to campuses that were back in session on Monday.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 25, 2026

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

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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] How DPS Board Committees Shape School Decisions Before the Final Vote

This explainer looks at recent Durham Public Schools committee work, including classroom technology, solar planning, budget transparency, and policy updates.

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Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147

One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.

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Durham County Data Center Moratorium Would Set Conditions for Smaller Projects

The proposed nine-month pause would cover large data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities. Some projects of up to 100,000 square feet could continue under water-use and backup-power restrictions.

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