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Neighborhood Meetings Ahead for About 2,000 New Durham Homes
One project – The Enclave at Little Creek – is scoped for 230 apartments and townhouses on George King Road in southwest Durham near Chapel Hill. But that’s dwarfed by Durham Gateway at Brier Creek, which straddles the Durham and Wake county lines along U.S. 70. and is expected to bring as many as 1,750…
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Durham Activities – April 28-May 3, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! April 28, 2025 April 29, 2025 April 30, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 2, 2025 May 3, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800. Get…
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Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub
Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by the end of the year unless it can raise $150,000. “We estimate that we only have the financial resources to operate for another six months,” the food hub shared in a statement on its Facebook…
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Durham Public Schools Adopts 2025-26 Budget, Seeks Record Support from County
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted its proposed 2025-2026 budget Thursday night, approving a $708 million spending plan centered around supporting educators, enhancing student services, and maintaining school facilities – even as financial pressures mount. Board members also unanimously approved a reduction in force affecting central office operations, while emphasizing efforts to…
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[Nerdspresso] Neutered “Wolf Man” Has No Bite
Werewolf movies are my jam. Since I was a kid, I’ve always enjoyed it when things got hairy. The wolf man has been has been my favorite monster ever since he guest starred on Scooby Doo when I was a kid. In college, we watched the original wolf-man movie with Lon Chaney in a film…
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Rescue Brew Pet Photo Contest Returns to Support Animal Welfare Across North Carolina
A popular local fundraiser celebrating rescued pets and their stories has returned for another year. The Rescue Brew pet photo contest launched this week, bringing together Fullsteam Brewery, RTP Uncorked, and Boxyard RTP to benefit Animal Aid Alliance of North Carolina and other animal rescue organizations statewide. The contest, which runs through July 10, invites…
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Durham Tech Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Arts Programs
Durham Technical Community College has received a $1.5-million gift from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation to establish a permanent endowment supporting the arts, college officials announced Wednesday. The announcement was made during the college’s annual Student Art Exhibition and the 25th anniversary celebration of Viva the Arts, an initiative that promotes arts programming across…
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[SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 11: Perking Up MLK Parkway
WATCH ON SPOTIFY What’s up with the Scooter’s Coffee location on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard? We’ll get to that. Hello again. I’m Wes Platt, neighborhood news guy for South Durham, and this is SoDu We Like Local News, a podcast about what’s happening right here in our backyard around Southpoint, Hope Valley, Parkwood, Fairfield,…
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Durham Public Schools May Cut 27 Central Office Jobs Amid Budget Shortfall
Durham Public Schools may eliminate 27 classified positions within its central office as part of a proposed $2 million cost-saving measure tied to the district’s looming budget deficit. The proposal is set to be discussed at the DPS Board of Education meeting on Thursday. According to the agenda packet released ahead of the meeting, the…
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[SoDu How-To] Navigate Alzheimer’s Support in Durham
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be overwhelming – but you’re not alone. Durham and neighboring communities are home to a growing network of support services, care providers, and educational resources tailored for families navigating memory loss. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis, caregiver support, in-home care, or long-term…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – April 22, 2025
The following obituaries reflect recent losses in the Durham area and surrounding communities. We share these notices to honor the lives of local residents and provide service details for friends, families, and neighbors. April 2, 2025 April 6, 2025 April 8, 2025 April 10, 2025 April 11, 2025 April 12, 2025 April 14, 2025 April…
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