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

Rogers-Herr Middle's Kenya Hill Named 2026 DPS Teacher of the Year

Other winners included Lyons Farm Elementary's Jessica On for Beginning Teacher and Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Glenn Elementary media coordinator.

DPS Responds to Canvas Cybersecurity Breach

Families received communications from Durham Public Schools officials on Thursday afternoon.

SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - May 2026

Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.

Hantavirus Headlines are Scary, but Pandemic's an Unlikely Outcome

Experts say hantavirus is serious but spreads poorly between people, making it far less likely than flu- or COVID-style viruses to go global.

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 1: May 7, 2026

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

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Holds the Lead as SoDu Grocery Prices Stay Steady This Week

The average SoDu Shopping Basket total is $66.25, with Aldi still the lowest-cost option overall - and Publix’s basket at $78.01 keeping it in the higher-priced tier this week.

Canvas Developer Reports Data Breach

Schools throughout North Carolina and across the country use the platform, created by Instructure. A hacker group may have acquired student names, email addresses, and ID numbers.

[Hope Valley at 100] George Watts Carr Helped Shape Hope Valley's Early Identity

The Durham architect, who lived from 1893 to 1975, gave many of Hope Valley’s earliest homes the revival-style character that still defines the neighborhood today.

[SeeGov] Durham Council Pauses Data Centers, Advances Enclave at Little Creek

Council members found common ground on concerns related to massive data center developments, but split 4-2 on the southwest Durham housing development.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 5, 2026

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

Teacher Working Conditions: What South Durham School Staff Say About Their Schools

Rogers-Herr Middle School, Hope Valley Elementary among schools standing out with strong results in the 2026 survey.

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 21: Han Still Shot First

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 21st episode, we're talking about the ongoing cultural impact of Star Wars ahead of the May 22 release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth Be With You!