national weather service
Durham’s weekend rain forecast rises as Isaias strengthens
Isaias could bring Durham 1 to 2 inches of rain, mainly late Saturday into Sunday morning. Rain may clear later Sunday, but the timing could still change.
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SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi stays under $50 as potatoes and lettuce get pricier
Walmart moved ahead of Food Lion, while Harris Teeter and Publix posted lower basket totals. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?
national weather service
Weekend rain more likely for Durham as Isaias forms in Gulf
Making outdoor plans this weekend? Rain looks more likely for Durham as Tropical Storm Isaias develops in the Gulf. There aren’t any local watches or warnings right now, but keep checking the forecast as the week goes on.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham approves Wake Forest Highway housing over neighbors’ objections
A divided council approved up to 200 homes on Wake Forest Highway despite neighbors’ concerns. Durham also reported housing about 100 people and debated what taxpayers are getting from state and federal lobbyists.
Southpoint Access
715 subscribers, and plenty to celebrate
715 subscribers and growing! Southpoint Access has more than doubled its subscriber count in a year, and neighbors helped us surpass our $5,000 fundraising goal. Thanks for supporting independent local news. Explore our guides, and help your neighbors find us, too.
national weather service
Gulf disturbance could bring weekend rain to Durham
Invest 92L could bring rain to Durham this weekend. Forecasters aren’t predicting hazardous weather here right now, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as the week goes on.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham obituaries updated with services scheduled through Oct. 17
Southpoint Access has added 20 recent notices, with funeral and memorial services.
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Seven people face serious charges in South Durham Crime Watch
The Sept. 25-Oct. 1 roundup also includes 74 selected property and financial reports. Which reports were closest to you?
durham
Durham slips back into severe drought as reservoirs fall to 43%
Durham still reports 96 days of readily accessible water, but Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir continue to fall. Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
durham
South Durham in Five: Head Start, water, housing, home sales, and books
Five stories to catch up on, plus what to know about Monday’s City Council meeting, DPS schedules, grocery prices, and the weekend ahead.
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September home sales are in: SoDu Sold updated
Explore all 260 September sales across South Durham and nearby ZIP codes.
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Cornwallis sidewalks, new GoDurham buses on council’s Oct. 5 agenda
What’s coming before Durham City Council on Monday? A Cornwallis Road construction easement, eight replacement buses, and two annexation requests.