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[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Fraud Reports on the Rise
Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 14-20, followed by 27 shoplifting reports.
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[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 20, 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] Food Lion Takes the Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Falls
The average basket falls to $66.44 this week, with Food Lion ($50.29) taking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($104.43) highest - a $54.14 gap for the same 17 staples.
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Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Opening Saturday at The Streets at Southpoint
The Aug. 22 grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting and a chocolate giveaway for the first 100 customers.
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[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Restaurants 27707 - August 2026
Top scores went to Eastcut Sandwich Bar and Zephyr Coffee, each with a perfect 100 and no demerits.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote
Council members also extended Durham’s affordable housing bond timeline and approved federal funding agreements for several South Durham transportation projects.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 18, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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Durham's Estimated Water Supply Climbs, While Restrictions Remain
Durham had 144 days of readily accessible reservoir water as of Aug. 13, while average demand on the reservoirs fell nearly 11% since July 26.
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Southpoint Access Opens a New Door for Local Businesses
A new outreach form gives business owners a simple way to propose stories, request an Office Hours appearance, explore sponsorships, and share community events.
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Woodcroft Extension Funding in City Council Package
Monday’s City Council vote would update funding agreements for Woodcroft Parkway and four other South Durham transportation projects, but it wouldn’t authorize construction.
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DPS Delays $5.3M Class Tech Proposal until Aug. 27
The Board of Education wants its new committee structure to review the interactive panel purchase first. Members also moved a sustainability resolution toward a vote and assigned summer policy updates for review.