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

Good Cookies? Ashleigh Ratchford Goes Next Level!

The owner of Durham's Ashleigh Bakes Daily shared her story in a Q&A with Next Level Local's Michelle Johnson.

Data Center Moratorium on Monday's Durham Council Agenda

The two-year stoppage would give the city time to develop clearer zoning rules before more projects move forward.

SoDu Sports Week Ahead: May 4-8, 2026

Jordan High School headlines a packed week of South Durham high school sports, with home matchups in girls soccer and boys lacrosse, plus key road tests in girls soccer and girls lacrosse.

[Nerdspresso] Young Ones: A Sci-Fi Western Lost on the Cinema Trail

I went in expecting a cool Neo-Western with sci-fi energy, but got Sad Max: Dreary Road.

[The Gourmand Next Door] Oregon, Exemplary Youth

"More than just good fortune makes good wine, and here we see it with the pioneers that came to plant this valley."

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Keeps the Lead with Competitive Prices

Aldi ($51.38) continues to be the most affordable, followed by Food Lion ($54.21) and Walmart ($54.44)

SoDu We Have Favorites 2026: Help South Durham Choose Its Best!

I'm inviting Southpoint Access readers to nominate the people, places, and businesses they love most before voting begins.

State: Durham Students With Disabilities Denied Required Education at Youth Home

North Carolina education officials ordered Durham Public Schools to create new procedures after finding the district failed to implement IEP services during a 2025 lockdown at the Durham County Youth Home.

[SeeGov] Durham County Board of Commissioners - April 27, 2026: Durham County's $240M Bonds and Audit Review

Durham commissioners mixed community updates with bigger accountability questions, spotlighting school funding pressure, a $240-million bond move, and audit findings that drew pointed follow-up from the board.

[Commentary] N.C. Lawmakers and State Supreme Court Turn Backs on Our Future

The N.C. Supreme Court has shut the door on the Leandro lawsuit, ignoring its obligation to our Constitution. Our communities are the only ones left to stand up for our future.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – April 28, 2026

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

At the Carolina, “Right in the Eye” Brings Movie Magic, Music, and Student Discovery

The April 28 Durham performance is more than a live movie-concert. As part of the Carolina Theatre’s Arts Discovery series, it also gives local students a chance to experience Georges Méliès’ silent-film imagination in a fresh, live setting.