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South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for April 2025
South Durham saw a continued rise in vehicle-related crimes last month, according to the latest report for ZIP code 27713, with motor vehicle burglaries and thefts making up the largest share of reported incidents. This is based on data supplied by the Durham Police Department to LexisNexis. Durham police logged 59 vehicle break-ins and 30…
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Fusion Academy to Open Personalized Learning Campus in Chapel Hill
Fusion Academy, a private school offering one-to-one instruction for middle and high school students, plans to open a new location in Chapel Hill this summer. Located on the first floor of The Gwendolyn near Glen Lennox, the new campus marks the third Fusion site in North Carolina, joining existing schools in Raleigh and Charlotte. Fusion’s…
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Selfie Studio Returns to Southpoint with Colorful Interactive Experience
A splash of color and creativity is arriving at The Streets at Southpoint this spring with the return of the Selfie Studio: Color Theory Tour, a free, family-friendly installation open daily from April 16 through May 12. Located in the lower level Center Court, the immersive photo experience features four selfie studio containers and eight…
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Stormwater and Water Main Repairs Planned for West Woodridge Drive
The City of Durham is moving forward with a project to repair and improve stormwater drainage systems and a portion of the water main infrastructure along West Woodridge Drive. According to the Public Works Department, formal construction bids for Contract SD-2025-05 – titled West Woodridge Drive Infrastructure Repairs – are now being accepted. The work…
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Durham Activities – April 14-19, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! Looking for fun Easter activities? Check out this article. April 14, 2025 April 15, 2025 April 16, 2025 April 17, 2025 April 18, 2025 April 19, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news…
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Southpoint Access Launches New Book Club
We’re excited to launch the SoDu We Love Reading Book Club, a new way for neighbors – and anyone who loves a good book – to come together and share thoughtful conversations rooted in community and culture. Our first selection is Song in a Weary Throat by Pauli Murray, a trailblazing civil rights activist, lawyer,…
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Emily K Center CEO Stepping Down After Nearly Two Decades
After leading the Emily K Center through nearly two decades of service to Durham youth, Chief Executive Officer Adam Eigenrauch will step down from his role on June 30, the organization announced today. The center’s Board of Directors has appointed Executive Director Dr. Valerie Anderson to succeed Eigenrauch, effective July 1. “On behalf of the…
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FHI 360 Plans More Layoffs in May
FHI 360, the Durham-based nonprofit known for its global work in health, education, and human development, will lay off 483 U.S.-based employees, including 144 in North Carolina. The force reduction takes effect May 2 and comes in response to recent cuts in federal funding and the termination of several government-backed projects. More than 700 additional…
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Durham-Based Nonprofit Expands Conservation Efforts in Colombia
Saving Nature, a conservation nonprofit headquartered in Durham, has secured 865 acres in Colombia’s Western Andes, one of the most biologically rich and threatened regions on the planet. The newly protected land includes more than 600 acres of intact cloud forest and 247 acres that will be restored with more than 16,000 native trees. This…
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Get a Sandwich for Hope Valley Elementary
Throughout the day today, Eastcut Sandwich Bar is giving 10% of its sales to Hope Valley Elementary School. The restaurant, located at 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd., is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday nights after 4 p.m., East features $6 burgers, but the menu – which is available for takeout or delivery…
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South Durham Jobs Update: Where the Economy Gained and Slipped in February
February 2025 brought modest shifts to the Durham-Chapel Hill job market, with several key sectors showing small job losses, even as the region’s unemployment rate held relatively steady at 3.1% – down from 3.3% in January. For South Durham residents, the latest numbers point to a cooling in some business and service sectors, while core…
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