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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 25, 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] Aldi Leads Again as Average Grocery Cost Dips
The average basket falls to $66.37 this week, with Aldi ($50.38) cheapest overall and Fresh Market ($103.63) highest - a $53.25 gap for the same 17 staples.
Schools
DPS Board to Weigh Pay Changes, Grievance Policy Update
Proposed classified pay upgrades would rely on the North Carolina General Assembly finally passing a state budget.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 23, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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Southpoint Access
[UPDATE] Supporters Are Showing Up for Southpoint Access
The goal remains: $5,000 raised by Sept. 22 to help cover the costs of paying freelancers and other expenses involved in providing neighborhood news coverage.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 22, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
sodu week in review
SoDu Week in Review: June 20, 2026
A quick catch-up on Durham stories from June 15–19, including public safety, City Council, graduations, grocery prices, reader favorites, weekend events, and community notes.
Southpoint Access
A Birthday Wish for South Durham
I'm asking 100 neighbors to help raise $5,000 by Sept. 22 to expand independent local journalism through Southpoint Access.
News
Parktown Food Hub Reports Non-Perishable Food Crisis
The nonprofit food pantry based in Parkwood requires more in stock to meet client needs.
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[SoDu Need to Know] Durham's Minimum Housing Code Changes
The first major update since 2016 clarifies Durham’s rules on safe exits, moisture, flooring, drainage, pests, water pressure, address numbers, and other basic housing conditions.
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Miami Firm Buys UHill Apartments in Southwest Durham
Momentum Real Estate Partners says the 269-unit UHill community fits its strategy in growing U.S. multifamily markets.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: June 19, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.