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  "description": "Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.",
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    "Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint AccessSouthpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.Southpoint AccessWes Platt",
    "South Durham Week in Review | May 16, 2026Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors’ favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!Southpoint AccessWes Platt",
    "City Council rejects Cheek Road annexation; approves Sherron Road project.",
    "Durham Budget Proposal Holds Tax Rate Flat for 2026-27",
    "This week's obituaries are now available.",
    "Durham Card Shop Makes Repairs After Break-In Attempt [ABC 11]",
    "NC Income Tax Cap May Move Forward Today [WRAL]",
    "Gas Price Tracker",
    "DONATE AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS IN SOUTH DURHAM!",
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    "the Southpoint Access subreddit",
    "Southpoint Access Events CalendarFrom Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.Southpoint AccessWes Platt"
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  "textContent": "Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint AccessSouthpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\n_Throughout the day, I'll update this post with information you might find interesting. If you see something I should know about, send email to_ _wes.platt@southpointaccess.news_ _!_\n\n* * *\n\nSouth Durham Week in Review | May 16, 2026Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors’ favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\n0:00\n\n/0:29\n\n1×\n\n1:27 p.m.: City Council rejects Cheek Road annexation; approves Sherron Road project.\n\n10:40 a.m.: Durham Budget Proposal Holds Tax Rate Flat for 2026-27\n\n9:05 a.m.: This week's obituaries are now available.\n\n7:43 a.m.: Traffic Update - Slowdowns on NC Highway 54 and I-40.\n\n7:39 a.m.: Durham Card Shop Makes Repairs After Break-In Attempt [ABC 11]\n\n7:38 a.m.: NC Income Tax Cap May Move Forward Today [WRAL]\n\n7:37 a.m. - Snapshot of Local Fuel Costs in Our Gas Price Tracker. Prices are declining from their peak of $4.29 at many stations, but could spike again as summer approaches.\n\nDONATE AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS IN SOUTH DURHAM!\n\n## **Get Connected**\n\n  * Send email to ⁠⁠⁠your neighborhood news guy: **wes.platt@southpointaccess.news**\n  * Follow on ⁠⁠⁠Threads**.**\n  * Connect on**** Instagram**!**\n  * Join**** ⁠⁠⁠our Discord community⁠⁠⁠\n  * Join the Southpoint Access subreddit!\n\nSouthpoint Access Events CalendarFrom Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\n## 🤝 **Support Our Sponsors**\n\nLocal journalism in **South Durham** survives thanks to the generous businesses and organizations that make this work possible. 🧭\n\nBy supporting these sponsors, you’re helping ** _Southpoint Access_** continue to deliver trusted, hyperlocal news and resources for our community - from school updates to neighborhood stories that keep South Durham connected.\n\n💛 **Shop local. Hire local. Support those who support Southpoint Access.**",
  "title": "SoDu Daily: May 19, 2026",
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