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

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.

[Nerdspresso Bonus Dose] 10 great movies that bring Halloween to life

From Michael Myers to a very confused extraterrestrial, these movies make Halloween part of the adventure. Plus, a North Carolina bonus.

[SoDu We Work] A library job close to home, plus 60 additions to our jobs guide

This week’s SoDu We Work guide adds 60 listings, including openings at South Regional Library, local schools, and area universities.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Burglaries rise as South Durham crime reports decline

South Durham logged 72 selected incident reports Oct. 23-29, down from 89 the week before, while burglary reports rose from four to nine. What changed on your block?

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 2-6, 2026

A split-calendar Monday and an Election Day closure make this a short cafeteria week for many DPS families. Here’s what schools are serving Nov. 2-6.

New Durham school inspections flag repeat repairs at Mangum and Neal

The updated Southpoint Access guide includes newer reports for three cafeterias and one school building, while all 106 cafeteria records in the guide still carry A grades.