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

Ask Wes Platt Anything (Paid Subscriber Opportunity)

Ask me anything: Durham, the newsletter, and the occasional hill I’ll die on.

Housing Types in Durham: ADUs, Duplexes, Townhouses, and More

More housing doesn’t always mean big apartments - here are the in-between options Durham regulates.

[WordroW] Attention Grabber - Feb. 28, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

U.S., Israel Begin Strikes on Tehran

The attacks, which appear to target leadership sites with regime change as a motive, do not have Congressional authorization.

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for Feb. 28, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

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

Here is the Durham Public Schools cafeteria menu for March 2-6, 2026, based on the official March 2026 DPS breakfast and lunch calendars.

Office Hours Feb. 27, 2026: When A First Name Becomes A Flashpoint

In a district where history, power, and race shape how moments land, clear, mutual norms around respect matter - especially when the work is about schools.

Buffers and Landscaping: What Separates New Developments from Homes?

What Durham requires between new development and existing homes — from boundary buffers to screening and street trees.

Durham Families Face Higher Afterschool Tuition Ahead

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted 5-2 to increase tuition for afterschool and intersession camps by 50% - the first hike in 10 years.

Durham Superintendent Responds to Meet-and-Confer Meeting Controversy

On Thursday, Dr. Anthony Lewis gave a statement and made a call to action in the aftermath of the Durham Association of Educators president addressing him by his first name at the end of an official meeting.

[WordroW] Vegetated Buffer - Feb. 27, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Where Does The Pollen Go? Overdue Appreciation for Grease 2

I used to make my kid watch this flick as punishment for bad behavior when he was little, but my feelings on Grease 2 have softened.