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Durham man charged with murder in fatal Parkwood shooting
Court records identify Victoria James as the woman killed Saturday and indicate her two children were inside the SUV when shots were fired.
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How the war against Iran is squeezing oil supplies and raising Durham fuel prices
Diesel is near $6 in Durham. Here’s how tanker attacks, disrupted oil routes, and limited U.S. protection windows are driving costs closer to home.
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South Durham in Five: 52 Thefts From Vehicles, DPS Gains, and a 270-Foot Tower
Police reports show another rough week for parked cars, Durham’s reservoirs remain at 46%, and eligible Fayetteville Street businesses can seek up to $10,000. Which story stands out to you?
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Another rough week for parked cars
Police reports included 52 thefts from vehicles, 10 motor vehicle thefts, and three reports involving vehicle parts or accessories from Sept. 4-10. Here’s where they were reported and what else stood out.
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The days that divide a lifetime
Where were you when the world changed? Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, I’m remembering the phone call, the silence in the skies, and the U2 concert that reminded me what it means to carry one another forward.
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Coach celebrates Southpoint grand opening Saturday
New bags, sweet treats, and custom art: Who’s stopping by Coach’s Southpoint grand opening Saturday?
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Baby Safety Month: Six checks that could make your home safer
September offers parents and caregivers a reminder to inspect sleep spaces, car seats, secondhand baby gear, and the everyday places where hazards can hide.
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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS celebrates test-score gains while tackling absences and worker pay
Durham Public Schools recorded its highest proficiency rate since 2014, but officials acknowledged challenges involving academic growth, chronic absenteeism, transportation, and classified employee wages.
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Durham’s reservoirs 46% full as Stage 2 water restrictions continue
The city reports 103 days of readily accessible reservoir water, but additional reserves bring Durham’s estimated total supply to 170 days.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 10, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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Walmart takes lead as average SoDu Shopping Basket climbs
The average 17-item basket rose about $1 this week, while Walmart posted the biggest decline and Harris Teeter recorded the largest increase.
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DPS targets chronic absenteeism after 11k students miss too much school
The Board of Education on Thursday also will review mixed academic results, overdue fire-safety work, policy changes, and several building projects.