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

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – June 30, 2026

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

SoDu Daily: June 30, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

Durham Water Demand Dropping, But Restrictions Remain In Effect

The Water Management Department has received 170 complaints about violations since Stage 2 restrictions went into effect on June 15. Formal citations may be issued this week.

[Reader Review] Backrooms - Tate S.

What Tate didn't like: "Its unique form of horror can feel inaccessible to some, especially if you prefer lots of action."

SoDu Rezoning Radar: June 2026

Across the cases, Rezoning Explorer comments show recurring neighborhood concerns about traffic, stormwater, school capacity, density, and whether roads and public services can keep up with continued growth.

SoDu Daily: June 29, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 12] Weather Advisory for a Name Storm

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

[Editor Review] Sociopath, A Memoir - Jeff Stanford

What he didn't like: "Gagne is sometimes too clever for her own good. Not every moment needs a clever aside. We get it, you’re witty. Her exploits in the LA music scene come off less like a memoir and more like bragging."

[Reader Review] Supergirl - William P.

What he didn't like: "The script, the lighting, the villain, the songs during action sequences taking me out of the movie, the young girl sidekick, action sequences were sometimes hard to follow, trying too hard to be edgy, Supergirl does not act heroic and is unlikable."

Animal Protection Society of Durham Deals with Distemper Diagnosis

Dog services are paused, but adoptions, intake, and volunteer activities related to cats continue.

[VIDEO] What Does Right-Sizing Mean for Durham Public Schools?

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt spends time discussing recent Durham Public Schools developments with Matt Sears of RootEd in DPS.

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham School Board Considers Right-Sizing Study

Departing board members pressed Durham Public Schools to keep equity, student access, and the Growing Together philosophy at the center of future consolidation talks.