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sodu crime watch

[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?

resource guides

SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates

Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.

durham public schools

DPS eighth graders get a look at their future at Acceler8

What could come after high school? DPS eighth graders will explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet local employers at Acceler8 on Oct. 20.

News

Woodcroft Women’s Club brings fall yard and craft sale to Parkwood

Hunt for secondhand treasures, browse handmade crafts, and grab a treat at Saturday’s Woodcroft Women’s Club fall sale in Parkwood.

News

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 15, 2026

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

SoDu Shopping Basket

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion gains ground as SoDu’s grocery basket gets cheaper

Aldi still leads at $49.12, while lower beef prices help Food Lion and Harris Teeter move up. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?

Parkwood

[In the Works] What’s ahead for Sedwick Road, Grandale Drive, and other Parkwood routes

Durham has drafted safety changes for Sedwick Road, and NCDOT has approved a traffic signal at Grandale Drive and Barbee Road. Here’s what's planned, what remains preliminary, and which agency controls the work.

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[SoDu We Dine] Four perfect scores lead latest South Durham restaurant inspections

Fifteen South Durham food-service spots were inspected Oct. 12-14. Four earned perfect scores, one received a B, and Ideal’s Bakery joined the list. Did one of your regular stops get inspected?

planning commission

[SeeGov Enhanced] Lakewood area plan delayed; Bragtown apartments draw denial recommendation

Durham planning commissioners delayed the Lakewood area plan until January and recommended denial of Mosby Bragtown. Glenn School Road and Shannon Road proposals advanced with favorable recommendations.

durham

South Durham gas prices show signs of tax-suspension savings

Seeing lower prices at your gas station? Southpoint Access’s checks suggest North Carolina’s gas-tax suspension may be bringing savings to some local pumps. Here’s what we found and how the state’s new Fuel Check program works.

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Woodcroft restaurant plans 300 free Thanksgiving meals

West 94th St. Pub plans to give away 300 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 26 at Woodcroft Shopping Center. Curbside pickup runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., first come, first served, while supplies last. No reservations or purchases required.

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Durham’s 10 early voting sites include four in South Durham

Planning to vote before Election Day? Early voting runs Oct. 15-31, with the same hours at every Durham County location.