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SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. 🧭 TOP ISSUES TO WATCH ⚡ EV Chargers at New Downtown Parking DeckThe County will vote on spending $80,000 for 12 new electric vehicle charging stations at the…
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Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! An independent audit of Durham Public Schools’ finances during the controversial 2023-24 academic year reveals problems with bank account reconciliation, delayed purchase orders for expenses, pay issues with certified employees, and the loss of more than $900,000 in unused funding for unfilled career and technical…
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Fundraising Dinner Planned to Support Parktown Food Hub
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Break bread for a good cause on Aug. 23 at a special fundraising dinner to support Parktown Food Hub, a vital local resource that helps families facing food insecurity. Hosted by Christus Victor Lutheran Church (1615 NC Hwy. 54), the event offers two seatings –…
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[Nerdspresso] Marvel Scores with Fantastic Four!
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Looks like the fourth time’s a charm for the Fantastic Four. Marvel’s historic super group was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in 1961. They were the first superhero team for the publisher and often considered one of their flagship titles. Despite being…
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[Nerdspresso] Thunder and Velvet: An Homage to Michael Madsen
The loss of some celebrities just hits harder than others. Death is a sad occasion regardless, but our connection to famous folks is a strange emotional bond. Most of us don’t know them personally, but we’ve developed a relationship with their persona through whatever medium made them famous. Some actors, musicians, athletes, poets just get…
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Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments
On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The new budget includes a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 of assessed value – an increase of 5.48 cents over the revenue-neutral rate…
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Durham Superintendent Grateful for County Funding
The Durham Board of County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a $1.04-billion budget – including nearly $16 million in increased funding for Durham Public Schools, as well as pre-kindergarten programming at Murray-Massenburg Elementary School. “On behalf of our entire school district – our students, educators, staff, and families – I want to extend my sincere…
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[Nerdspresso] Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” a Shallow Pool
Guy Ritchie’s movies are a mixed bag. He got his start with edgy crime comedies like Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, which made us think he was Great Britain’s answer to Quentin Tarantino. Then he swam across the pond and began churning out kooky big-budget reboots of Sherlock Holmes and The Man…
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Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals
Durham County property owners who believe their home or land has been overvalued on their 2025 tax assessment have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, to file an appeal with the Durham County Board of Equalization and Review. The annual deadline corresponds with the board’s official adjournment and marks the final opportunity to contest property…
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Gov. Stein Seeks Preservation of EV Industry Tax Credits
By Christine Zhu, NC NewslineMay 28, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday voiced strong support for retaining and strengthening the state’s electric vehicle industry. Speaking at an Institute for Emerging Issues forum entitled “Future Forward Energy,” at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Stein said he has communicated with the state’s congressional delegation…
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Durham County Plans Budget Hearing on Tuesday
The Durham Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025–26 Recommended Budget during its regular session on May 27 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers (200 E. Main Street). Residents are invited to speak or submit written comments regarding the proposed spending plan. 💰 Key Budget Highlights Residents may…
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🛒 Save Time. Save Money. Stay Local.
Every week, Southpoint Access subscribers get a clear, no-spin look at how local grocery prices stack up – thanks to the SoDu Shopping Basket. We’ve been tracking the cost of everyday essentials like milk, eggs, bread, produce, and meats at Harris Teeter, Aldi, Food Lion, and Walmart – all right here in South Durham. It’s…
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