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

[Editor Review] Disclosure Day - Wes Platt

Great performances, particularly from Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo. Impressive visuals and action sequences on the big screen.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 11] Undelivered Love Letter via Illegal Constellation

A weekly serial fiction project for paid subscribers, unfolding through a growing archive of documents from an alternate-universe Southpoint.

School Supplies 2026-27: Hope Valley Elementary School

From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools year-round elementary will need for the 2026-27 school year.

SoDu Daily: June 22, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

A SoDu Dad's Reflection on Father's Day

Southpoint Access publisher Wes Platt reflects on the small, everyday acts of parenting that help shape families, strengthen communities, and inspire the work of local journalism.

SoDu Week in Review: June 20, 2026

A quick catch-up on Durham stories from June 15–19, including public safety, City Council, graduations, grocery prices, reader favorites, weekend events, and community notes.

A Birthday Wish for South Durham

I'm asking 100 neighbors to help raise $5,000 by Sept. 22 to expand independent local journalism through Southpoint Access.

Parktown Food Hub Reports Non-Perishable Food Crisis

The nonprofit food pantry based in Parkwood requires more in stock to meet client needs.

[SoDu Need to Know] Durham's Minimum Housing Code Changes

The first major update since 2016 clarifies Durham’s rules on safe exits, moisture, flooring, drainage, pests, water pressure, address numbers, and other basic housing conditions.

Miami Firm Buys UHill Apartments in Southwest Durham

Momentum Real Estate Partners says the 269-unit UHill community fits its strategy in growing U.S. multifamily markets.

[Reader Review] Widow's Bay - Jimmy W.

Do you wanna watch Jaws, Friday the 13th, Midnight Mass, Evil Dead, King of the Hill, and like nine Stephen King movies but you only have time for one thing? Widow's Bay.

[Nerdspresso] Backrooms: Creeping Out with Empty Spaces

It is like a nightmare that abruptly wakes you confused and uneasy in the dead of night. You’re not sure why it frightened you.