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Locally Aware

SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicle-Related Crimes Remain Prevalent

Today's weather: More rain likely this afternoon and into the evening, with a low tonight around 54 degrees.

Food Assistance

NC Attorney General Joins Suit Over SNAP Assistance

If SNAP remains unfunded, watch the NCDHHS website for updates and check endhungerdurham.org for a current listing of food banks and pantries in our area. You can also call 2-1-1 to seek additional resources.

Plot plan of Relentless Collision at 442 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway showing the proposed 8-foot security fence alignment along Cher Drive and parking area.

local business

Relentless Collision Seeks Two UDO Variances

Two variances tied to Relentless Collision on MLK Jr. Parkway - an 8-foot fence near the street and no vehicle-stacking at an unstaffed gate - are on Tuesday’s Durham Board of Adjustment agenda, with staff recommending denial based on UDO standards.

sodu we watch our government

SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Board of County Commissioners - Oct. 27, 2025

Tonight at 7 p.m., the Durham Board of County Commissioners meets at 200 E. Main St. Watch for an ARPA childcare boost (GI pilot paused), EOC commissioning, OES Fleet GMP #2, LMI home energy retrofits, opioid fund shift, property-tax refunds, ceremonial items, and early-voting info.

Your Week Ahead

SoDu Morning Brief: Rain Likely Tonight, Durham Commissioners Meet

Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from Movie Monday at the library to board game night at Moon Dog Meadery.

The Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus.

Business

Durham Lights Up Tobacco Tower on Wednesday

Celebrate the 20th annual lighting of the Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus on Dec. 4. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with 2,000 free light wands available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free, but parking costs $10 per vehicle (credit card

News

Durham Families Face "Responsibility Zones" for Schools in January

Durham Public Schools transportation leaders are moving forward with plans to implement “family responsibility zones” for elementary schools and possibly express bus stops for secondary schools in January. “You could move forward with walk zones and express stops or move forward with family walk zones or express stops, but doing

Dining

Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores for December 2024

From Durham County Public Health Department Records On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode.

Marriage Applications

[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications - Nov. 17-23, 2024

Southpoint Access provides subscribers with the most recent reports of recent marriage applications filed in Durham. From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Nov. 17, 2024 * Mekeial Woods Hawkins, 49, and Darius Andre Boone, 47. Nov. 18, 2024 * Russell John Calzaretta, 33, and Reymound Allan Fabito, 30. * Mariana Rocha-Goldberg, 24,

Business

[UPDATED 12/1/2024] New Hope Commons Barnes & Noble Abruptly Closes

[Update: Store management announced that it reopened Nov. 23 after cleaning up from a water leak.] The Barnes & Noble bookstore at New Hope Commons off 15-501 shut down today (Nov. 19) “due to unforeseen circumstances,” according to a post on their Facebook page. “We hope to be open again

Criminal Incident Reports

South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for December 2024

According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from property crimes like larceny and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery. The data indicates that residents

Birth Reports

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Nov. 14-21, 2024

Southpoint Access provides subscribers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham. Nov. 14, 2024 * Yhesua Dylan Bello Ramirez. Born at 5:17 a.m. at Duke University Hospital to Jesus Alirio Bello Bello and Leonarda Ramirez Garcia. * Elizabeth Rose Brown. Born at 11:36 p.

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