SoDu Daily: May 27, 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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1:07 p.m.: Durham County budget hearing centers on calls for higher DPS classified staff pay

10:56: Celebrate Durham's Class of 2026 with Southpoint Access!

8:49 a.m.: Traffic slowdowns on Durham Freeway near downtown:

7:26 a.m.: Two Jordan High students face charges after gun found at school [CBS 17]

6:55 a.m.: Fire displaces family on Rollingwood Drive [ABC 11]

6:54 a.m.: Man shot at Oxford Manor in Durham [WRAL]

6:52 a.m.: Fuel prices around South Durham fell below $4 at at least one station.

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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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