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

[SoDu We Work] Southpoint retail, nursing, and office jobs join this week’s guide

Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 25 listings, including Southpoint retail, South Durham nursing, and NCCU office jobs.

[Associated Press] Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

America's public education system offers some of the world's best services and protections for students with disabilities, guaranteed by federal law. But more parents like the Walters are abandoning their rights to those services.

[Gallery] Superintendent Serves Lunch at Hope Valley Elementary

Dr. Anthony Lewis has launched his Lewis Gets to It initiative, trying out various roles around Durham Public Schools.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 15, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion gains ground as SoDu’s grocery basket gets cheaper

Aldi still leads at $49.12, while lower beef prices help Food Lion and Harris Teeter move up. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?

[In the Works] What’s ahead for Sedwick Road, Grandale Drive, and other Parkwood routes

Durham has drafted safety changes for Sedwick Road, and NCDOT has approved a traffic signal at Grandale Drive and Barbee Road. Here’s what's planned, what remains preliminary, and which agency controls the work.

[SoDu We Dine] Four perfect scores lead latest South Durham restaurant inspections

Fifteen South Durham food-service spots were inspected Oct. 12-14. Four earned perfect scores, one received a B, and Ideal’s Bakery joined the list. Did one of your regular stops get inspected?

[SeeGov Enhanced] Lakewood area plan delayed; Bragtown apartments draw denial recommendation

Durham planning commissioners delayed the Lakewood area plan until January and recommended denial of Mosby Bragtown. Glenn School Road and Shannon Road proposals advanced with favorable recommendations.

South Durham gas prices show signs of tax-suspension savings

Seeing lower prices at your gas station? Southpoint Access’s checks suggest North Carolina’s gas-tax suspension may be bringing savings to some local pumps. Here’s what we found and how the state’s new Fuel Check program works.

Woodcroft restaurant plans 300 free Thanksgiving meals

West 94th St. Pub plans to give away 300 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 26 at Woodcroft Shopping Center. Curbside pickup runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., first come, first served, while supplies last. No reservations or purchases required.

Durham’s 10 early voting sites include four in South Durham

Planning to vote before Election Day? Early voting runs Oct. 15-31, with the same hours at every Durham County location.

Minimum pay for DPS support staff trails city and county wages

DPS’s minimum pay for support staff is $1 below Durham County’s and nearly $7 below the city’s. Local leaders will discuss the gap and what it means for schools.