SoDu Daily: May 20, 2026

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

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6 p.m.: 1 Arrested After Double Stabbing Near Urban Ministries in Durham [CBS 17]

11:07 a.m: A new snapshot from South Durham's fuel pumps - seeing prices going up again:

10:47 a.m.: Ebola: Scary, but Low Risk for North Carolina

7:38 a.m.: Veteran Teachers Give Budget Framework an F [The Assembly]

7:34 a.m.: Arrest in Durham Vehicle Break-Ins [WRAL]

7:33 a.m.: Traffic Update - Slowdowns on I-885, U.S. 70, and NC Highway 98.

7:30 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.

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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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