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

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Nov. 5, 2026

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

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Walmart narrows Aldi’s lead

Walmart’s basket falls to $50.80 as Aldi holds first place at $45.79. The nine-store average edges up to $66.13.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham weighs tighter data center rules, with size limits still unsettled

City and county leaders favor public review but want more research on smaller facilities, hospital systems, and different limits inside city borders.

[SoDu We Dine] Two new restaurants earn A grades as Hong Kong drops to a B

Chicken Salad Chick and Red Robin joined the inspection guide, while Hong Kong fell 7 points to an 84.

Tell Us About the Pet You’ll Never Forget

Share a photo and a few words about the pet you’ll never forget - Huck’s Heavenly Hangout is a community space for remembering the animals who made our lives better.

Check the snack stash: Once Upon a Farm recalls toddler bars over choking risk

All Tractor Wheels flavors and lots are affected. Here’s what South Durham families should check and how to seek a refund.

[SoDu We Take a Break] From ballots to brain teasers

How well do you know Durham’s water supply? Test yourself, tackle a midterm elections crossword, and break out the crayons for our “We Voted” coloring page.

[Associated Press] How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll

The polling shows that voters generally saw Trump as being more focused on his own fortune and gold-leafed existence than their needs.

Durham school board to consider $474,405 consolidation study

The study could help shape future school boundaries and consolidation decisions. What should DPS consider as it weighs how to use its buildings?

Durham begins buying OWASA water as accessible supply falls to 83 days

Durham’s reservoirs are 33% full, and the city’s estimate of readily accessible water dropped by four days. With Stage 3 still possible, Durham has added OWASA water to its supplemental supplies.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Council Delays Environmental Board Pick After Public Pushback

Why did Durham delay an environmental board appointment? Public pushback shaped Monday’s council meeting, which also brought decisions on Sunrock’s plant and a contested sewer easement.

CenterFest to pause in 2027 as Durham Arts Council plans its future

The downtown arts festival is expected to return in September 2028, with residents and artists invited to help shape its next chapter.