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

[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Band: Renada Cammon's Final Rams Concert

After 30 years teaching - 20 of those at Rogers-Herr - she's retiring from her role as the middle school's revered band director.

SoDu We Love Our Pets: Introducing Huck’s Heavenly Hangout

Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 4: May 12, 2026

A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 12, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

Gas Tax Holiday: Small Relief at Pump, but with a Tradeoff

A proposed suspension of the 18-cent federal gas tax may bring down war-spiked fuel prices, but it raises longer-term questions about how road repairs and transportation projects are funded.

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Meat Markets and Butcher Shops - May 2026

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Harris Teeter Meat Market 172, Publix #1817 Meat Market, and Super Target Meat Dept 2069, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Moroleon Carniceria/Meat Market with a score of 86.5.

Durham Development Cases on Docket for May 12 Planning Commission Meeting

Residential growth on Leesville and Andrews Chapel, plus a large industrial proposal at Parmer Edge, are all up for public hearings before possible City Council action.

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 3: May 11, 2026

A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 5] Postcard from a Rain-Drowned Market

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

Happy Mother’s Day, South Durham!

Here's to all the moms and mother figures making a difference every day for families across our corner of the Bull City!

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 11-15, 2026

Chicken sandwiches, burrito bowls, spaghetti, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

[Galleries] Bull City Middle School Lacrosse Tournament - May 9, 2026

Rogers-Herr Middle School Rams played against the Alamance Rams and Voyager Vikings, while the Durham Warbirds played an exhibition game between the semifinal and final games.