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

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote

Council members also extended Durham’s affordable housing bond timeline and approved federal funding agreements for several South Durham transportation projects.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 18, 2026

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

Durham's Estimated Water Supply Climbs, While Restrictions Remain

Durham had 144 days of readily accessible reservoir water as of Aug. 13, while average demand on the reservoirs fell nearly 11% since July 26.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 19] Sermon Against Recreational Immortality

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

Southpoint Access Opens a New Door for Local Businesses

A new outreach form gives business owners a simple way to propose stories, request an Office Hours appearance, explore sponsorships, and share community events.

[Gourmand Next Door] Grande! Grande! Grande!

The number of grapes that grow naturally within Italy and those transposed from other lands is astounding. And further still, there is a dearth of techniques utilized that is equally impressive.

Woodcroft Extension Funding in City Council Package

Monday’s City Council vote would update funding agreements for Woodcroft Parkway and four other South Durham transportation projects, but it wouldn’t authorize construction.

60 SoDu Neighbors Strong

And we're almost halfway to the $5,000 fundraising goal for Sept. 22!

DPS Delays $5.3M Class Tech Proposal until Aug. 27

The Board of Education wants its new committee structure to review the interactive panel purchase first. Members also moved a sustainability resolution toward a vote and assigned summer policy updates for review.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026

Here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus across Durham Public Schools for Aug. 17-21.

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 23: Webheads Rejoice

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 23rd episode, we're talking about the hit Marvel movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day!"

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts and Thefts from Buildings Lead South Durham Reports

Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 7-13, while reports of thefts from buildings rose from two to 11.