Independent news and updates for South Durham, covering local development, government, health, and community life.

10 Essential Tips for Ice Storm Preparation in SoDu

From securing your yard to tracking outages with Duke Energy, here’s a practical, checklist to keep your household safe, warm, and informed.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Steady Prices Keep Walmart on Top

Walmart leads at $51.95, with Target ($53.55) and Food Lion ($54.91) close behind. Fresh Market tops $94.93 - a $42.98 gap for the same 17 staples.

Office Hours Jan. 21, 2026: Nadeen Bir, DPS Board of Education District 2 Candidate

Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.

Three DPS Administrators Indicted

The Durham grand jury indictments come after the investigation of a 2024 incident at Eno Valley, during which an autistic child was tied to a chair with a jump rope.

South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Break-Ins Remain Leading Issue

More than 100 incidents were reported across SoDu, with motor vehicle burglaries, assaults, and fraud dominating the week.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 20, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

💖 Introducing SoDu Sweet Talk: Valentine’s Messages From the Neighborhood

Southpoint Access is an independent, locally owned news outlet focused on schools, neighborhoods, and community life in South Durham. Projects like SoDu Sweet Talk help support that work - while giving neighbors an easy way to celebrate love, gratitude, and community connection.

American Wine: The Shortest Story

While the French have been making wine for more than 1,500 years, California wasn’t even admitted to the union until 1850.  That leaves us with a limited history to draw upon.

[WordroW] Aspirational Concept

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Your Week Ahead: MLK Day, Dream Big, Battling Gun Violence

Here's a day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 24. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!

Office Hours Jan. 17, 2026: Dilcy Burton, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate

Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.

Brittmore and Other Projects on Tuesday City Council Agenda

Durham City Council members are considering the development in southwest Durham County, as well as Andrews Chapel Apartments and Trenton Road Assemblage. Consent agenda includes Station 19 and 40 new police cars.