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

SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - July 2026

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

SoDu Daily: July 1, 2026

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

North Carolina Speculative Fiction Award Names 10 Finalists for 2026

The Manly Made Wellman Award, which recognizes science fiction and fantasy novels by Tarheel State authors, will be awarded July 17 at ConGregate 12 in Greensboro.

Durham Celebrates Family Connections During Reunification Month

At Frankie’s near Brier Creek, DSS, public defenders, court partners, and families honored parents and children who worked their way back together.

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."