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

[SeeGov] Durham County Proposes $10.9M Increase for Public Schools

That's less than half what Durham Public Schools has requested for the upcoming school year, hoping to cover higher wages for classified staff.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Average Basket Price Virtually Unchanged This Week

The average basket is $66.82, with Aldi posting the lowest total and the familiar gap holding between value stores and premium chains in South Durham.

OPA! Greek Festival Returns to South Durham This Weekend

The popular event at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - running May 16-17 - includes Greek cuisine, dancing, and marketplace vendors.

Pet Remembrance: Huckleberry

The inspiration for Huck's Heavenly Hangout is remembered in the inaugural post.

[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Band: Renada Cammon's Final Rams Concert

After 30 years teaching - 20 of those at Rogers-Herr - she's retiring from her role as the middle school's revered band director.

SoDu We Love Our Pets: Introducing Huck’s Heavenly Hangout

Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 4: May 12, 2026

A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 12, 2026

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

Gas Tax Holiday: Small Relief at Pump, but with a Tradeoff

A proposed suspension of the 18-cent federal gas tax may bring down war-spiked fuel prices, but it raises longer-term questions about how road repairs and transportation projects are funded.

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Meat Markets and Butcher Shops - May 2026

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Harris Teeter Meat Market 172, Publix #1817 Meat Market, and Super Target Meat Dept 2069, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Moroleon Carniceria/Meat Market with a score of 86.5.

Durham Development Cases on Docket for May 12 Planning Commission Meeting

Residential growth on Leesville and Andrews Chapel, plus a large industrial proposal at Parmer Edge, are all up for public hearings before possible City Council action.

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 3: May 11, 2026

A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.