durham
Three recent shooting deaths sharpened Durham’s focus on gun safety, DPS set a one-hour limit for off-campus religious instruction, and voters face three constitutional amendments. Which story should Southpoint Access keep following?
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sodu crime watch
The Sept. 18-24 roundup also includes one arrest involving a serious charge. Which reports were closest to you?
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seegov
A girl died after a gun went off while two juveniles were playing with it. Two men also died in separate shootings within days. Durham's new police chief says gun safety must return to the forefront. What happens next?
News
September rain hasn’t been enough to stop Durham’s water supply from shrinking. The reservoirs are now 45% full, readily accessible supply has fallen to 96 days, and Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
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News
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi kept the cheapest basket, Publix posted the biggest drop, and a $10.20 jump at Fresh Market pushed the average higher. What changed at your store?
State Legislature
North Carolina voters will decide whether to expand the Constitution’s voter ID language, cap income tax rates, and require limits on local property-tax growth. Here’s what each choice could mean for your ballot, your wallet, and Durham services. Which tradeoffs matter most to you?
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
News
Neighbors expecting a decision Tuesday on Duke Energy’s proposed 270-foot tower may have to wait. The company plans to ask for more time so it can conduct a balloon test at the Scott King Road site.
durham
A Parkwood mother was killed, investigators linked a rare fatal infection to an El Futuro water feature, and global conflict pushed Durham fuel prices sharply higher. Which story should Southpoint Access keep following?
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Nearly 30,000 Durham County residents rely on SNAP for groceries. Starting Oct. 1, a shift in federal funding is expected to add $2.1 million to the county’s cost of administering the program. How should Durham cover the added expense while supporting neighbors who depend on it?
sodu crime watch
The Sept. 18-24 roundup also includes one arrest involving a serious charge. Which reports were closest to you?