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

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Lower meat and coffee prices trim the average

The average 17-item basket falls to $64.89, while Aldi remains lowest at $45.88. Fresh Market, Publix, and Food Lion post the biggest declines.

SoDu We Know What's Up? Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Two development plans get unfavorable recommendations, a school study raises a $500,000 question, and South Durham gets an imaginary town hall.

[Commentary] Forget consolidation. What if South Durham became its own town?

An admittedly impractical proposal for the Town of SoDu, where we could argue about sidewalks much closer to home.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Planning Commission rejects Morgan Farm II, Grandale plans

Former Mayor Bill Bell joined neighbors opposing the Grandale townhomes. Commissioners backed Bragtown Walk’s affordable housing agreement and postponed Slater Road until December.

[SoDu We Take a Break] A Little Trivia, a Little Gratitude, and a Little Breathing Room

Take a break from the headlines with a local news quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a Veterans Day coloring page.

[Office Hours] Is $500K worth it?

As the Board of Education weighs a proposal from MGT Impact Solutions for a $474,405 study on enrollment and possible school consolidations, the urgency for clarity and community involvement becomes apparent.

SoDu We Know What's Up? Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

Friday’s rain mostly missed Durham’s reservoirs. Plus, a chance to meet every DPS school, an opening date for Fogo de Chão, and this week’s obituaries.

Fogo de Chão sets Nov. 16 opening at The Streets at Southpoint

Four new shops are already open at the South Durham mall, where Santa visits and extended holiday hours begin Friday.

Friday’s rain barely budged Durham’s water outlook as Stage 3 remains possible

Durham now has 78 days of readily accessible reservoir water, and the latest city data show Friday’s storm delivered little rain where it mattered most.

[In Memoriam] Durham obituaries: Services scheduled Nov. 10-16

Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with recent notices and funeral, memorial, and graveside services scheduled through Nov. 16.

Durham families can meet staff from every DPS school Nov. 14

What’s kindergarten like in English and Spanish? How does early college work? Bring your questions to Northern High on Nov. 14, when staff from every DPS school will be there.

SoDu We Know What's Up? Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Durham swim families take their case to the city, and readers ask what’s draining our reservoirs.