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

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 1] Welcome Packet for Unauthorized Recipients

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

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Leads Again as Fresh Market Tops $92

Aldi posts the lowest total at $50.79, while Walmart ($54.17) and Food Lion ($54.36) are close behind. Fresh Market reaches $92.99 - a $42.20 spread for the same 17 staples.

Durham Planning Commission Opposes Virgil Road Project

The board voted 10-2 against approving The Reserve at Rocky Branch, but it could still make it past Durham City Council. No date set yet for that meeting.

IONNA, Circle K Partner to Expand High-Speed EV Charging Network

The automaker-backed charging company and Circle K plan to add more than 350 EV charging sites across the U.S., including upgrades to about 85 existing locations.

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham School Cafeterias - April 2026

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.

Busy Spring Stretch at Hope Valley Elementary School

Families can look ahead to testing volunteer needs, the book fair, concerts, Spirit Night, a parent meetup and Career Day.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – April 14, 2026

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

Paid Subscriber Benefit: Nonprofit Spotlight

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SoDu Sports Week Ahead: April 13, 2026

A day-by-day roundup of this week’s public school games across South Durham, from high school tennis and lacrosse to middle school baseball, soccer, softball and track.

[The Gourmand Next Door] Sonoma: Needles in a Haystack

Bigger, more varied, and often better value than Napa, Sonoma rewards drinkers who look beyond broad labels to its terroir-driven appellations and producers.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 13-17, 2026

Chicken sandwiches, corn dog nuggets, spaghetti, and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.

DPS Board Weighs Teacher Retention and Major Magnet Bus Changes

Plus, highlights from the week, including Local News Day, Tickets for Teachers, and the latest SoDu Shopping Basket!