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

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 13, 2026

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

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Wegmans Holds Steady as Grocery Prices Rise

The average basket climbs to $67.83 this week, but Wegmans remains unchanged at $55.83 - a rare point of stability in a week when Walmart takes the lowest-cost spot.

Durham Planning Commission Votes 10-0 Against Reserve at Rocky Branch

The revised proposal would allow up to 190 homes along Virgil Road. Commissioners delayed a decision on Thompson Village until October.

Durham Officials Eye GoDurham for On-Time School Transit

Hillside and Northern high schools are among the candidates for a public-transit pilot as Durham leaders also consider microtransit, safer sidewalks, crossing guards, and bike-based options.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 11, 2026

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

Durham's New Police Chief: Stephanie Mardis

The Greensboro assistant chief brings more than two decades of experience in investigations, accountability, training, and community engagement. Durham will be her first job leading a police department.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 18] Correction to the Star Maps

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

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Increase in This Week's Reports

Vehicle-related theft accounted for 49 of the 109 South Durham police reports reviewed from July 31 through Aug. 6.

Revised Rocky Branch Project Plan Returns to Durham Planning Commission

The Virgil Road proposal now calls for up to 190 homes and stronger stormwater protections. Thompson Village and two annexation-related rezonings also are on the Aug. 11 agenda.

5 Takeaways from Durham's Gun Violence Recommendations

A city-county working group wants Durham to focus on the people and places at greatest risk, improve coordination, and reduce shootings by 10% each year. A detailed action plan is due Aug. 25.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026

Turkey nachos, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, and pizza are among the Durham Public Schools lunch choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.