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

[VIDEO] Dogs Save Veterans

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Matt Whitnack of Vets to Vets United about the upcoming 5K9 Dog Jog. Plus: Proposed data center moratorium, Andrews Chapel Townhomes, and North Carolina high school mental health report.

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Prices Hold Nearly Flat as Aldi Remains Cheapest

The average basket moves up just 1 cent this week, with Aldi ($50.85) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($103.33) highest - a $52.48 gap for the same 17 staples.

5 Takeaways from North Carolina's Latest Youth Risk Survey

High school students reported better mental health, lower substance use, and fewer safety problems in 2025, but sleep, school belonging, and unequal outcomes remain concerns.

Durham Council Clears 28-Townhouse Andrews Chapel Project

The 5-2 vote followed questions about a farm pond, trees, and school impacts. A Leesville self-storage annexation passed 4-3.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 4, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

Durham Commission Chair Rejects Data Center Conflict Claims

Mike Lee said Monday that he supports banning hyperscale facilities, but defended an exemption for smaller data centers.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 17] Menu from the Last Teahouse Before Dusk

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

Durham Commissioners Discussing Data Center Moratorium

The draft, on the work session agenda for Monday, calls for a nine-month pause in unincorporated Durham County, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for Aug. 24.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 3-7, 2026

Durham Public Schools students can choose from french toast sticks, hot dogs, meatball subs, pizza, and more during the week of Aug. 3-7.

SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - August 2026

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

Durham Poised to End Contracting Program for Minority, Women-Owned Business

City Council also will consider protected bike lanes on MLK, a larger project-management contract, and three annexation requests Aug. 3.

Guildhall Games Opens New Location in Downtown Durham

The shop used to be at Boxyard at Hub RTP, but now it's relocated to Rigsbee Avenue downtown.