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[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in South Durham. This column is not written by a licensed therapist or counselor and should not be taken as professional mental health, medical, or legal…
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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 29, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.67 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.87–$2.99 range. The average gas price in North Carolina statewide: $2.89. This roundup highlights where neighbors can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham,…
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 28, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! In the SoDu Shopping Basket, we take a look at grocery prices at some of our stores in the South Durham area. Data is gathered using online shopping tools (specifically, apps for each store). Based on data for Aug. 28, 2025, Wegmans appeared to have…
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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 28, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.62 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.89–$2.99 range. The average gas price in North Carolina statewide: $2.90. This roundup highlights where neighbors can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham,…
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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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Church Leader Arrested in Durham on Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges
Support our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! David Taylor, a self-proclaimed religious leader and founder of the controversial Kingdom of God Global Church, was arrested in Durham on Wednesday on federal charges of forced labor and money laundering. The arrest was part of a nationwide operation led by the FBI and IRS targeting what prosecutors…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 27, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! This crime data from South Durham for the week of August 17–23, 2025, shows several clear trends that point to areas of concern, especially around vehicle-related crimes, property crimes, and some notable violent incidents. Here’s a breakdown and analysis: 🔍 Key Takeaways: 1. High…
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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 26, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Visiting for…
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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 27, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.52 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.75–$2.99 range. The average gas price in North Carolina statewide: $2.89. This roundup highlights where neighbors can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham,…
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[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 26, 2025
Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week.
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Texas Roadhouse Taking Over the Neighborhood?
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Texas Roadhouse has applied for a site plan that would allow the restaurant chain to demolish the old, defunct Applebee’s location on McFarland Drive in Patterson Place and build a new steak restaurant – the second in Durham. According to Durham zoning data, the application…
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Chicken Hut Awarded $50K Grant for Historic Restaurants
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Chicken Hut restaurant on Fayetteville Street, recently awarded historic status, has something new to celebrate. American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced Monday that Chicken Hut was among the recipients of $50,000 grants from the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program, now…
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