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

SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates

Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.

DPS eighth graders get a look at their future at Acceler8

What could come after high school? DPS eighth graders will explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet local employers at Acceler8 on Oct. 20.

Woodcroft Women’s Club brings fall yard and craft sale to Parkwood

Hunt for secondhand treasures, browse handmade crafts, and grab a treat at Saturday’s Woodcroft Women’s Club fall sale in Parkwood.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Oct. 19-23, 2026

DPS cafeterias are set for a full five-day week, with French toast sticks, hot dogs, burrito bowls and pizza in the lineup. What’s on the menu Oct. 19-23?

[Nerdspresso] 'High Fidelity' still rocks, but Rob hits a sour note

Does a favorite movie change, or do we? Jeff Stanford revisits “High Fidelity” and finds the music still slaps, even if its romantic hero wears a little thin.

[SoDu We Work] Southpoint retail, nursing, and office jobs join this week’s guide

Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 25 listings, including Southpoint retail, South Durham nursing, and NCCU office jobs.

[Associated Press] Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

America's public education system offers some of the world's best services and protections for students with disabilities, guaranteed by federal law. But more parents like the Walters are abandoning their rights to those services.

[Gallery] Superintendent Serves Lunch at Hope Valley Elementary

Dr. Anthony Lewis has launched his Lewis Gets to It initiative, trying out various roles around Durham Public Schools.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 15, 2026

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

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion gains ground as SoDu’s grocery basket gets cheaper

Aldi still leads at $49.12, while lower beef prices help Food Lion and Harris Teeter move up. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?

[In the Works] What’s ahead for Sedwick Road, Grandale Drive, and other Parkwood routes

Durham has drafted safety changes for Sedwick Road, and NCDOT has approved a traffic signal at Grandale Drive and Barbee Road. Here’s what's planned, what remains preliminary, and which agency controls the work.

[SoDu We Dine] Four perfect scores lead latest South Durham restaurant inspections

Fifteen South Durham food-service spots were inspected Oct. 12-14. Four earned perfect scores, one received a B, and Ideal’s Bakery joined the list. Did one of your regular stops get inspected?