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Politics
Matt Kopac appears to unseat DeDreana Freeman in Ward 1, while Chelsea Cook remains the representative for Ward 3 despite a challenge from Diana Medoff.
nonprofits
Local students from Durham public, private, and charter schools are getting awards from the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center at Frontier RTP on Nov. 8.
Life and Legacy
Plus, remembering Durham neighbors who recently passed away in the latest Southpoint Access obituaries.
durham public schools
The $15,000 speaking fee and hosting location at World Overcomers Christian Church has drawn some pushback.
theater
Set in South Los Angeles, “Akeelah and the Bee” follows an 11-year-old spelling prodigy whose grit and community support carry her from local bees to the national stage.
Your Week Ahead
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from the Durham Board of County Commissioners work session to chair exercises to the lowdown on maximizing Social Security.
sodu we watch our government
Durham City Council meets Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. All items are on consent - here are the biggest contracts, audits, and what to watch for South Durham.
Birth Reports
From Regan to Marcos, Southpoint Access invites you to say hello to our new little neighbors. They were born in Durham in September.
sodu week in review
Plus, you can celebrate grandparents and check out the library's North Carolina Collection today!
Viewpoints and Voices
Are you ready for tonight's trick-or-treating weather? Plus, how will N.C. be affected when SNAP funding ends Nov. 1?
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News
Because of the shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency that administers SNAP funding, announced that 42 million Americans across the country will not receive their benefits in November. It is the first time in the program’s history that benefits have halted.
Kitchen Table
Plus, where can you get the cheapest groceries this week? Support Southpoint Access and benefit the Hope Valley Elementary School PTA!