durham
Nearly 30,000 Durham residents use SNAP, and the county is still bracing for millions in new costs Oct. 1. A Senate committee just acted, but not on the part that would help Durham this fall. Here’s what changed, and what didn’t.
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What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
Southpoint Access
We’re 32 neighbors and $1,210.54 away from our goals, with five days left.
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Durham’s growing, and so is its need for drinking water. What’s next for a proposed Jordan Lake water plant on Farrington Road?
SoDu Shopping Basket
Walmart’s basket bounced back by $3.55, Fresh Market dropped $6.20, and South Durham’s overall grocery average barely moved. Here’s what changed this week.
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Wednesday talent show and raffle helped push the annual fundraiser past $25,000 on the way to a $40,000 goal.
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A teen died from a rare brain infection. Investigators say an interactive water feature at El Futuro was the most likely source. Here’s what they found and what questions remain.
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A teenage boy died after contracting a rare brain infection. Now, investigators say an interactive water feature at a Durham nonprofit was the most likely source.
duke energy
Would you spend thousands to challenge a 270-foot tower near your neighborhood? That’s the hurdle facing Scott King Road residents before Duke Energy’s Sept. 22 hearing.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
youth sports
Where are you cheering this week? Our guide covers 46 games and meets, from Monday middle school matchups to Friday night football at Jordan and Southern.
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Check the candy stash. More than 2.3 million Ricky Joy Sour Crush bottles have been recalled because the rollerball top can come loose and create a choking hazard. Here’s how to identify the candy and request a refund.