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1. South Durham in Five: Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2026 (soduwelikelocal.news) — South Durham readers get a quick catch-up on five key local stories, from a federal Head Start proposal and Durham's water supply to new housing projects and a busier September housing market. It also previews Monday's City Council meeting and a plan to give every Durham Public Schools kindergartner 10 books, while thanking neighbors who helped fund more South Durham reporting.
2. Woman hospitalized after shooting in Durham (wral.com) — A woman was seriously injured in a Saturday afternoon shooting on Carpenter Fletcher Road in Durham and is now hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the victim and suspect know each other, but have not released suspect details. Anyone with information can anonymously contact Durham CrimeStoppers, which offers cash rewards for tips leading to felony arrests.
3. Most People Don't Know North Carolina Is Home To The World's Largest Lemur Sanctuary (newsbreak.com) — Just outside central Durham, the Duke Lemur Center hosts the world's largest sanctuary for lemurs outside Madagascar, offering guided tours through forested habitats on Erwin Road. The piece explains the center's conservation and research work, describes standout species like ring-tailed and blue-eyed black lemurs, and encourages visitors to plan ahead using the center's website and membership options.
4. Pre-K Play Date at Christ the King Church in Durham (triangleonthecheap.com) — Families in Durham can take their little ones to free Pre-K Play Dates at Christ the King Church on Hope Valley Road, with sessions set for October 21 and November 11. Kids ages 5 and under can enjoy the playground, lawn games, and scooter time while caregivers connect over coffee and water in a relaxed, community-focused setting.
5. FEMA awards North Carolina more than $21 million for disaster recovery, resilience projects (abc11.com) — Duke University in Durham is receiving nearly $1.5 million in FEMA funding to support firefighter safety, health, and wellness initiatives on campus. The grant is part of more than $21 million headed to North Carolina for disaster recovery, resilience, and fire department support, helping communities hire firefighters, buy equipment, and better prepare for future storms.
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