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New Baby Lemur Joins Duke Center Family
Majorian, a male Coquerel’s sifaka lemur, is the third offspring of Lupicina and Gabe at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham. The baby was born Dec. 19, 2024, weighing 102 grams. He shares his name with a Western Roman emperor characterized as “great and heroic” by historians. Majorian has two older siblings, Felix and Camilla.…
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[SoDu Alert] Two Incidents Raise Alarm at Jordan High School
The campus at Jordan High School saw two incidents on Thursday that led to elevated alert – including lockdown status during a search for a student with a firearm. According to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, their counterparts in Orange County early Thursday afternoon sought help trying to find a missing juvenile at the Durham…
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Mixed Results for Durham PD in Latest Report
Violent crimes declined slightly in 2024 compared to 2023, but property crimes were on the rise. That’s according to the Durham Police Department’s Fourth Quarter Crime Report, which is up for consideration as part of the consent agenda during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The report accounts for Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, and includes…
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Police Issue Scam Warning
Scammers are pretending to be officers with the Durham Police Department and calling residents, demanding that they pay a fine for missing a court appearance, bail a loved one out of jail, or to cover expenses for damaged property. Read more in our Southpoint Access newsletter!
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[SoDu Alert] Fire Weather Watch Issued in Durham
Gusty winds and low relative humidity expected on Saturday are prompting a fire weather watch from the National Weather Service. The watch covers Saturday morning through evening. Winds from the west will be 15 mph, gusting 20 to 35 mph. Between 4 and 8 p.m., the wind is expected to shift out of the northwest.…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] That Ticking Mailbox
Are you ready for the latest Durham County property appraisals? They go out in the mail today. Plus, NC Schools Superintendent Mo Green is coming to Durham in April! That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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[SoDu How-To] Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Days
On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, the Parktown Food Hub in Parkwood holds open distribution from its food pantry. The next open distribution event is Thursday, Feb. 27. Here are some things you should know before you go: Stay informed with the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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The Grim Reality: $8M Extra Needed Next Year Just for Durham Schools to Maintain Status Quo
A recent poll conducted by Durham Public Schools (DPS) highlights strong community support for increased pay for teachers, staff, and school bus drivers. However, at a Feb. 21 finance presentation, DPS Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Teetor informed the Board of Education that the district will need an additional $8 million in its 2025-2026 budget just…
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South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for February 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. These reports were filed between Nov. 1, 2024, and Feb. 14, 2025.
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