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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham Police Department reported a marked decrease in violent crime – but not in every neighborhood, and not in every demographic, as law enforcement in Q2 2025 has seen an uptick in juvenile incidents. That, as well as the possible future of the Durham…
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[Nerdspresso] Kneel Before Zod: A Tribute to Terence Stamp
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A legend ascended recently with the passing of Terence Stamp at 87. I first encountered him as a kid watching Superman: The Movie in 1978. He’s in that flick’s earliest moments as General Zod, on trial by Marlon Brando’s Jor-El and the Kryptonian Council. We…
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[SoDu Fuel Tracker] Aug. 22, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham drivers can find regular gas as low as $2.58 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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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 21, 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. 21, 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 $2.75–$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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[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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