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

[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather

All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.

[WordroW] Lofting Away

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

SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Holds Lowest Grocery Basket in South Durham as Prices Stabilize

Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.

DPS Policy Committee: Warrants, Private Zones, and Naloxone

The committee meets Thursday, Dec. 4. On deck: a Private Zones protocol for handling immigration-related visits, a community-submitted rewrite of Policy 5120 on law enforcement in schools, and a new draft to allow naloxone in schools.

[Video] Have a Handcrafted SoDu Holiday Season

Holiday makers, civic updates, and how to advertise for $50 - while supporting Hope Valley PTA.

Spread Your Holiday Spirit in SoDu’s Neighborhood Newsletter 🎄

Three tiers, flexible terms, and a chance to gift ad space to a local nonprofit.

[WordroW] Down Your Street

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

South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Crimes Still Common, But Overall Incidents Dip During Thanksgiving Week

This week’s police logs show heavy vehicle theft and break-in activity around hotels, parking lots, and multi-family residences, along with several robberies and scattered vandalism.

Durham City Council Opens New Term with Oaths, Goodbyes, and Brief Disruption

Williams and councilors take oaths as Freeman and Middleton say farewell; Caballero becomes first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem; brief protest interrupts Kopac’s swearing-in; council addresses ICE activity and an E. Geer St. rezoning for 22 townhomes.

Durham County Commission Elects New Leadership

Dr. Mike Lee takes the gavel as chair, with Nida Allam serving as the board's vice chair.

Giving Tuesday: A Particular Set of Skills

Even though Southpoint Access isn't nonprofit, I hope you'll consider throwing your support behind the neighborhood news I provide every day.

[WordroW] Holiday Mood

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