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Queer Horror Knows the Monster Rarely Stays Dead
Ahead of a June 18 event at Arcana, Jes Malitoris and Michael G. Williams explore how queer fiction turns fear, strangeness, and refusal into freedom.
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sodu week in review
Heat Advisory in Effect Today
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
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What Does South Durham Cook?
Share the recipe that tastes like home for the SoDu We Enjoy Food community cookbook.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 11, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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Durham Chamber Calls for Targeted Data Center Rules
As Durham pauses new data center approvals, the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce is urging city and county leaders to distinguish between business-serving facilities and massive projects that could strain local resources.
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Durham NC Readies Heightened Water Usage Restrictions
Starting June 15, Durham city residents and businesses move to Stage 2 water restrictions.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Leads a Relatively Flat Week
Aldi posts the lowest total at $51.29, followed by Walmart ($53.80) and Wegmans ($55.83). Fresh Market climbs to $105.83, creating a $54.54 spread for the same 17 staples.
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[SeeGov] DPS Weighs Right-Sizing, Budget Strain, and Restraint Policy
Durham school board members used a June 9 work session to frame a long-term debate over school consolidation and capital costs, review the county’s newly approved budget, and scrutinize changes to the district’s seclusion-and-restraint policy.
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Health Inspection Reports
[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Senior Living/Institutional Food Services - June 2026
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Croasdaile Village Assisted Living and Eno Pointe Assisted Living, both scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was University Health and Rehabilitation with a score of 88.5
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[VIDEO] DPS Raises, Pride Displays, and South Durham Development
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt provides a roundup of recent news affecting our area.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 9, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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[SoDu Spotlight] Bull City Slabs Planning Move to Shoppes of Hope Valley
The shop’s primary focus will be sports cards and popular trading card games. Bull City Slabs will buy, sell, trade, consign, and offer grading submissions.