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

RTP 3.0 Is Here. What Changes in South Durham?

New rules allow housing, restaurants, shops, hotels, and taller buildings in Research Triangle Park. Here’s where development could occur and who will review it.

Ready for a Book Harvest Celebration?

Durham Central Park hosts the nonprofits Summer Block Party from 3 to 6 p.m. today.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Vehicle-Related Crimes Remain Prominent This Week

This week’s SoDu Crime Watch review covers 61 public-facing incident listings from South Durham, southwest Durham, and southeast/RTP-edge corridors.

Cuisinart Grill Brushes, Kobalt Batteries Lead July Product Recalls

Target children’s sandals and toys, toddler towers, fire pits, heated insoles, and dozens of other products also appear in 43 federal safety actions announced through July 16.

[Nerdspresso] Sam Neill, Master of Understatement, Made Every Role Feel Human

From thoughtful heroes to quietly terrifying villains, the New Zealand actor brought empathy, integrity, and wry humor to every genre he touched.

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Food Trucks - July 2026

Top scores went to Bull City Eatery, Ernestine’s Caribbean Cuisine, Good 4 the Soul, Mama Voula’s, Mesas Food Truck, Second Helpings NC, Tacos & Pupusas El Yigo, Taqueria La Fiesta 3, Tropical Delights, and Vane Hot Burger, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 16, 2026

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

SoDu Daily: July 16, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Grocery Average Dips as Aldi Stays Cheapest

The average basket falls to $66.45 this week, with Aldi ($51.33) lowest overall and Fresh Market ($101.73) highest - a $50.40 spread for the same 17 staples.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Planning Commission Backs 400 Homes Near Farrington Road

Commissioners advanced plans for 350 apartments and 50 townhomes, despite concerns about traffic, crowded schools, and the pace of growth in southwest Durham.

[SoDu How-To] Part 1: Before the First Day: Meals, Technology, Forms, and Fees for DPS Families

The first installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains free meals, Infinite Campus, device fees, privacy decisions, health forms, and volunteer requirements.

[Reader Review] Toy Story 5 - William P.

What William didn't like: "Taylor Swift end credit TD song, not enough Slinky Dog or Mr. Potato Head, and zero Army men."