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- Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 27-31, 2026
by Wes Platt on July 25, 2026 at 10:10 pmYear-round DPS students can expect breakfast favorites, nachos, dumplings, chicken nuggets, and pizza during the final week of July.
- The “Rocket and Feathers” Effect: Inflation Eases But Grocery Bills Do Not
by Southpoint Access on July 25, 2026 at 3:16 pmPrices for food at home are expected to rise 2.7% across the country this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Friday. That’s higher than the grocery inflation shoppers saw in 2024 and 2025 but close to the historical average of 2.6%.
- The Durham Comics Club Gathers Sunday for Supergirl Discussion
by Wes Platt on July 25, 2026 at 11:49 amThe topic this month: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow – (Tom King, Bilquis Evely), which was the inspiration for the DC movie that appeared in theaters this summer. It follows Kara Zor-El as she’s enlisted by an alien girl seeking vengeance.
- Durham’s Estimated Water Supply Rises, But Restrictions Remain
by Wes Platt on July 24, 2026 at 8:31 pmAs of July 23, Durham reported 175 total days of water supply, based on average demand of 26.42 million gallons per day.
- [SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Lead This Week’s Reports
by Southpoint Access on July 24, 2026 at 4:15 pmVehicle-related theft accounted for 28 of the 61 South Durham police incident listings reviewed for July 17-23.
Author: Wes Platt
Lead storyteller. Game designer and journalist. Recovering Floridian. Email: southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
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