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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 13, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Motor vehicle theft dominated the week’s activity, accounting for more than a third of all reports. Thefts were heavily concentrated in multi-family residential complexes and hotel parking lots, particularly along Woodcroft Parkway, Emerald Forest Drive, and Exchange Place. Several streets, including Langdon Drive and…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 6, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Motor vehicle crimes remained a major focus in South Durham last week, with police investigating a series of thefts and break-ins at homes, hotels, restaurants, and commercial properties. The week’s reports also included commercial and residential burglaries, incidents of fraud and forgery, and several…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Forest View Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your Forest View Elementary School student needs, including required materials for each grade level…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Murray-Massenburg Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your Murray-Massenburg Elementary School student needs, including required materials for each grade level and…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 30, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Property crimes and vehicle-related offenses remained a concern in South Durham last week, with police responding to numerous reports of burglaries, thefts, and vandalism in both residential and business areas. Motor vehicle thefts and break-ins continued at a steady pace, accompanied by commercial burglaries…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Parkwood Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your Parkwood Elementary School student needs, including required materials for each grade level and…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Hope Valley Elementary School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Hope Valley Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. For Hope Valley, administrators are holding an open house on July 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or…
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City Considering Annexation Near Leigh Farm Park
Five parcels of land along Trenton Road near Leigh Farm Park could be annexed into the city limits and rezoned for the construction of as many as 11 single-family homes. The application was submitted on May 19. No date has yet been set for the Durham Planning Commission to take up the proposal. Representatives from…
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Triangle Mobility Hub Project Moves Forward with Developer Selection and Bold Vision for Regional Transit
A major step forward has been announced for the Triangle Mobility Hub, a 19-acre mixed-use development planned for Research Triangle Park, with Hoffman & Associates selected as the master developer. The project is being developed in partnership with GoTriangle and the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina. It aims to create a walkable, transit-oriented community…
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[In the Works] Durham’s Garrett Road/15-501 Interchange
The Durham County Commission on March 24 approved the necessary easements to allow access roads for the proposed U.S. 15-501 and Garrett Road interchange improvement project. This decision marks a key step toward enhancing traffic flow and reducing congestion in one of Durham’s busiest corridors. Project Overview The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans…
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New Bank Coming to Ellis Crossing
Construction is underway on a new branch of First National Bank near the Publix at Marketplace at Ellis Crossing. The building is expected to be 2,805 square feet, according to Durham Planning Department records. Read more about it in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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City Wants Input on Durham Neighborhood Bike Routes
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! The second phase of Durham’s Neighborhood Bike Routes project kicks off Jan. 1 with an online survey and an upcoming event to meet with city transportation staff. These routes – also known as bike boulevards – are meant to improve roadway safety. The first phase of this project added signs…
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