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

Durham school board to consider $474,405 consolidation study

The study could help shape future school boundaries and consolidation decisions. What should DPS consider as it weighs how to use its buildings?

Durham begins buying OWASA water as accessible supply falls to 83 days

Durham’s reservoirs are 33% full, and the city’s estimate of readily accessible water dropped by four days. With Stage 3 still possible, Durham has added OWASA water to its supplemental supplies.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham Council Delays Environmental Board Pick After Public Pushback

Why did Durham delay an environmental board appointment? Public pushback shaped Monday’s council meeting, which also brought decisions on Sunrock’s plant and a contested sewer easement.

CenterFest to pause in 2027 as Durham Arts Council plans its future

The downtown arts festival is expected to return in September 2028, with residents and artists invited to help shape its next chapter.

[In Memoriam] Durham obituaries: Services scheduled Nov. 3-9

Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with 19 recent notices, including funeral, graveside, and memorial services scheduled across Durham through Nov. 9.

Durham council to weigh concrete plant replacement, $7.8M radio deal

What’s on Durham City Council’s Nov. 2 agenda? A concrete plant replacement, a $7.8 million public safety radio agreement, and decisions affecting sewer service and job training.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 30] Notice of a Closed Border in the House of Rain

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

Nearly 45% of Durham voters have cast ballots as Election Day approaches

Durham County recorded 112,845 early votes, representing 44.6% of eligible voters. Still planning to vote Nov. 3? Here’s what to know about your polling place, voting hours, and photo ID.

What sold in October? SoDu Sold is updated!

The October edition of SoDu Sold is live. Explore 202 home sales across 27703, 27707, 27713, 27517, and 27560, with sale prices, property details, and Redfin links.

Farmers Markets Are Switching to Winter Hours. Our Guide Has the Updates.

Winter hours are arriving at Triangle farmers markets. Our updated guide helps you find 20 local markets, including year-round options and those accepting SNAP/EBT.

[Gallery] Durham Warbirds wind up fall season

The young lacrosse players served up plenty of tricks and treats during their jamboree games on Halloween in Mebane.

South Durham in Five: Data centers, dwindling water, school inspections, and Halloween

Five questions from this week's Southpoint Access reporting, plus Crime Watch, restaurant inspections, jobs, and Halloween weekend plans.