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

News Trivia - June 8, 2026

Powered by Atrivial, this weekly quiz tests your knowledge of neighborhood news published in Southpoint Access.

Durham Trail Mowing Alarms Wildlife Advocate at Third Fork Creek

City contractors cleared vital habitat along Third Fork Creek Trail during bird nesting season, threatening pollinators, wildflowers, and other wildlife.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 9] The Bird Census at Low Tide

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

[Gallery] Cars and Coffee June 2026

Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!

Durham Libraries Backpedal on Pride Display Directive

County commissioners on Friday called for restoration of displays and the removal of restrictions on LGBTQ+ materials.

[Letter to the Editor] Durham Should Fund Family Drug Treatment Court

Retired Judge Nancy Gordon says opioid settlement dollars should support family reunification and recovery.

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

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

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch June 8-10, 2026

Mini pancakes, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and corn dog nuggets close out the final DPS cafeteria menu of the 2025–26 academic year.

[Nerdspresso] Novocaine: Battle of the Nepo Babies

You will hide your eyes even while you’re laughing at some of this movie’s most excruciating moments. Novocaine is the most fun you’ll ever have wincing. It plays like Die Hard as body horror.

SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - June 2026

Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Cheapest This Week As Average Basket Price Rises

Aldi posts the lowest total at $51.29, followed by Walmart ($53.80) and Wegmans ($55.83). Fresh Market climbs to $105.83, creating a $54.54 spread for the same 17 staples.

SoDu Daily: June 4, 2026

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