SoDu Daily: May 21, 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

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 !

12:16 p.m.: Atrivial news trivia quiz updated for this week!

10:22 a.m.: Gift subscriptions to Southpoint Access are now available!

10:20 a.m. Traffic congestion on I-40 and I-885 in South Durham this morning:

9 a.m.: The SoDu Shopping Basket average cost dips about 50 cents week-over-week.

8:43 a.m. SoDu Startup - May 21, 2026 w/Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt [AUDIO]

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6:56 a.m.: Durham Fire Department on Wednesday battled a blaze in the 1500 block of Valley Run that burnt a shed and the backs of two homes. No injuries reported.

Photo: Durham Fire Department

6:54 a.m.: Cyclists participate in Triangle Ride of Silence [CBS 17]

6:52 a.m.: New Duke/UNC study focused on gastrointestinal care for children with autism [WUNC]

6:48 a.m.: Police investigate shooting near William Penn Plaza in Durham [WRAL]

6:45 a.m.: Gasoline price snapshot from our Southpoint Access Fuel Tracker. Prices are spiking again ahead of Memorial Day weekend:

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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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