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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 21, 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. 20, 2025, Target appeared to have…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 20, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the past week, vehicle-related crimes dominated with 21 reports of break-ins and 10 thefts. Hot spots included apartment complexes on Calibre Park Drive and Emerald Forest Drive, as well as corridors such as Chapel Hill Road, NC Highway 54, and University Drive. Beyond…
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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 20, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.56 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.56–$2.99 range. This roundup highlights where neighbors can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham, helping commuters save a few extra dollars on their…
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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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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 19, 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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[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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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 19, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.61 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.61–$2.95 range. This roundup highlights where neighbors can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham, helping commuters save a few extra dollars on their…
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[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 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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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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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 18, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.61 per gallon. Prices are mostly holding in the $2.75–$2.95 range. This roundup highlights where you can find the best deals on fuel in South Durham, helping commuters save a few extra dollars on their…
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