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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 16-20, 2026

Turkey, stuffing, peach cobbler, local pork barbecue, Nashville hot chicken, and pizza are on the DPS cafeteria lineup Nov. 16-20.

Durham reservoirs fall to 29% full, but estimated water supply holds steady

Durham still has an estimated 78 days of readily accessible reservoir water as conservation and supplemental supplies reduce the strain on its lakes.

South Durham in Five: Development setbacks, a wage freeze, and a surge in car break-ins

Five questions from this week's Southpoint Access reporting, plus grocery prices, restaurant inspections, and a busy weekend around Durham.

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SoDu We Know What's Up? Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

Housing proposals, a city wage debate, and a jump in vehicle-related theft reports lead Friday’s South Durham roundup.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Car break-ins drive a sharp rise in South Durham crime reports

Why did vehicle-related theft reports triple from the previous week?

Up to 590 homes on the table at Monday’s Durham council meeting

Hearings on Reserve at Rocky Branch and two Farrington Road projects lead a busy agenda that also includes AbbVie incentives, affordable housing financing, and a sidewalk repair backlog.

Durham staff seeks pause in city’s minimum livable wage increase

Monday’s special City Council meeting will introduce a broad pay study and a request to hold the city’s wage floor at $25.09 an hour for another year.

[Nerdspresso] Brandon Routh rises above the "Ick"

Can Brandon Routh’s charm overcome the “Ick”? Jeff Stanford reviews a messy monster comedy that gives the former Superman another chance to save the day.

SoDu We Know What's Up? Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026

A gas station pricing inquiry, uncertain relief for swim teams, and a cheaper grocery basket lead today’s South Durham roundup.

Unidentified Durham gas station gets inquiry over gas tax savings

One Durham station is among 42 asked to explain their pricing. State officials won’t identify the business and stress that an inquiry doesn’t establish wrongdoing.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Nov. 12, 2026

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