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

[SoDu Crime Watch] Another rough week for parked cars

Police reports included 52 thefts from vehicles, 10 motor vehicle thefts, and three reports involving vehicle parts or accessories from Sept. 4-10. Here’s where they were reported and what else stood out.

The days that divide a lifetime

Where were you when the world changed? Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, I’m remembering the phone call, the silence in the skies, and the U2 concert that reminded me what it means to carry one another forward.

Coach celebrates Southpoint grand opening Saturday

New bags, sweet treats, and custom art: Who’s stopping by Coach’s Southpoint grand opening Saturday?

Baby Safety Month: Six checks that could make your home safer

September offers parents and caregivers a reminder to inspect sleep spaces, car seats, secondhand baby gear, and the everyday places where hazards can hide.

[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS celebrates test-score gains while tackling absences and worker pay

Durham Public Schools recorded its highest proficiency rate since 2014, but officials acknowledged challenges involving academic growth, chronic absenteeism, transportation, and classified employee wages.

[Nerdspresso] Lake Placid: A Croc Pot of Crap Movie Magic

Once we finally get a glimpse of this awesome critter, the big moment feels more like a punchline. After that, the creature is less the villain and more a plot device.

Still exploring, six decades into the adventure

Star Trek and I share a milestone this month. I’m thinking about where Southpoint Access should go next.

Durham’s reservoirs 46% full as Stage 2 water restrictions continue

The city reports 103 days of readily accessible reservoir water, but additional reserves bring Durham’s estimated total supply to 170 days.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 10, 2026

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

Walmart takes lead as average SoDu Shopping Basket climbs

The average 17-item basket rose about $1 this week, while Walmart posted the biggest decline and Harris Teeter recorded the largest increase.

DPS targets chronic absenteeism after 11k students miss too much school

The Board of Education on Thursday also will review mixed academic results, overdue fire-safety work, policy changes, and several building projects.

OneFundraiser returns to Hope Valley Elementary

Hope Valley Elementary’s eight-day campaign aims to raise $40,000 for recess equipment, student support, teacher grants, and a gaga ball pit.