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

[Gallery] Rogers-Herr vs. Githens Girls Soccer - April 23, 2026

Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.

[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in April 2026

Here’s a look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.

Mangum Street Closes Tonight

The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Stays Lowest as Overall Price Gap Narrows This Week

Aldi leads at $51.25, with Walmart ($54.44) and Food Lion ($54.86) close behind. Fresh Market tops $85.70 - a $34.45 spread for the same 17 staples.

DPS Board to Confront Chronic Absenteeism, Law Enforcement Policy Changes

Thursday’s agenda also includes legislative priorities, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and budget amendments

AbbVie Picks Durham for $1.4B Manufacturing Campus

The new pharmaceutical production facility is expected to bring more than 700 jobs near Research Triangle Park.

Parkwood Starts Monthly Drive for Food Hub

Neighbors seek donations off shelf-stable items to support South Durham's Parktown Food Hub.

[SeeGov] Durham City Council - April 20, 2026: Weighing Sprawl, Safety, and Annexations

Council members passed a proposal for Bella Ridge, unanimously rejected Patterson Hall, and split in its rejection of Morgan Farm - the newest iteration of what once was called Sheffield Farms.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – April 21, 2026

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

Durham Public Schools Closed on May 1

The Board of Education voted Monday to close schools so teachers and staff can attend a rally at the North Carolina state capital.

Preservation Durham Executive Director Stepping Down

Julianne Patterson intends to leave her role at the end of the organization's current fiscal year.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 2] Harbor Conditions at the Sapphire Estuary

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