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

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Holds On as Low-Cost Leader

Walmart ($52.16) and Food Lion ($53.75) are the closest behind this week in South Durham.

Preservation Durham Home Tour Takes Us Back in Time with Hope Valley

Get a look at the historic South Durham neighborhood as it celebrates 100 years.

Durham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 23, 2026: Farmland Milestone and a Budget Crossroads

The board celebrates 25 years of farmland preservation, backs a jobs-heavy Welcome Venture Park deal, and lifts up second-chance reentry and fair housing work, while confronting a budget “inflection point."

One Week Left to Support Local News and Music at Rogers-Herr Middle

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is a great time to do it. Your subscription helps sustain the reporting you rely on, and a share of that revenue will go directly to the Rogers-Herr boosters.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 24, 2026

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

Power Outage Strikes South Durham

At least 5,000 customers in Woodcroft, Hope Valley area reportedly without power tonight.

Rezoning Radar: Neighborhood Meetings Ahead - March 23, 2026

Projects range from a 225-townhome development off Virgil Road and a 437-home conservation subdivision on Farrington Mill Road to a self-storage proposal tied to annexation along U.S. 70 East and Leesville Road.

[Health Inspection Reports] Area Restaurants 27560 - March 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to Starbucks at 1017 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, scoring 100 with demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Cracker Barrel #461 with a score of 90.5.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 23-27, 2026

Hot sandwiches, meatball subs, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools ahead of spring break.

Hope Valley Centennial Celebration Focus of 2026 Home Tour

Preservation Durham this spring will showcase eight early homes in the 100-year-old neighborhood.

Pixar's Hoppers: An Animated Delight for Me and My Kid

For me and my kid, Pixar is the A Team. Not every flick they make is a classic, but they’re usually immensely watchable.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Offers Most Affordable List This Week

Walmart ($52.31) and Target ($52.38) are essentially tied for second.