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Durham School Officials Reaffirm Safety Commitment in Wake of Minneapolis Mass Shooting
Support our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! After a shooting in Minneapolis that killed at least two children and wounded 17 other people, Durham Public Schools leaders issued a statement reassuring the local community that student safety remains their top priority. The shooter, 23, is reported to have taken their own life after opening fire…
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SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. 🧭 TOP ISSUES TO WATCH ⚡ EV Chargers at New Downtown Parking DeckThe County will vote on spending $80,000 for 12 new electric vehicle charging stations at the…
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham Police Department reported a marked decrease in violent crime – but not in every neighborhood, and not in every demographic, as law enforcement in Q2 2025 has seen an uptick in juvenile incidents. That, as well as the possible future of the Durham…
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A Freeway Reimagined: Durham to Weigh Bold Visions for NC 147
When the Durham Freeway (NC Highway 147) was constructed through the heart of the city in the 1970s, it came at a steep cost: vibrant, predominantly Black neighborhoods were razed, displacing families, shuttering businesses, and severing community ties. Now, more than 50 years later, Durham is preparing to have a serious conversation about what should…
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Durham Sees 19.5% Drop in Violent Crime in Q2 2025
The Durham Police Department’s latest quarterly report shows encouraging progress on violent crime, even as property crimes remain a persistent challenge, especially in fast-growing areas like South Durham. According to the Second Quarter 2025 Crime Report, released in August, violent crime in Durham fell by 19.5% compared to the same period last year. This includes…
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Council Approves Three Durham Development Projects, Plus Northgate Plan
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham City Council members Monday night unanimously approved three projects that will bring hundreds of apartments to the South Durham area. They also passed a small-area plan proposed as the future of Northgate Mall, but Mark-Anthony Middleton, representative for Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tempore,…
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Durham Celebrates Minority Entrepreneurs in October
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham entrepreneurs, mark your calendars. The City of Durham is once again hosting its annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, a multi-day celebration and professional development opportunity for minority- and women-owned businesses. This year’s event will run from Oct. 20–24, with free registration open…
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Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A new development at Carpenter Fletcher Road and NC Highway 55 could bring 200 apartments – including 31 affordable housing units – to about 17 acres. But first they need permission to abandon plans for recreational open space in wetlands that would endanger a federal…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – August 2025
Welcome to the August edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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City of Durham Offers MiFi Hotspots
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents who need home internet access can get help through the city’s new MiFi hotspot program. Applications are open now. “Internet access is essential for success in today’s world,” said Patrice Carroll, digital inclusion program manager for the City of Durham’s Engagement Department. “Access…
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Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! An independent audit of Durham Public Schools’ finances during the controversial 2023-24 academic year reveals problems with bank account reconciliation, delayed purchase orders for expenses, pay issues with certified employees, and the loss of more than $900,000 in unused funding for unfilled career and technical…
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Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents planning around the long weekend should take note of several service changes for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, as most City of Durham offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday. 🗂️ City Offices & Services City Hall and…
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