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

[COLUMN] North Carolina should invest in the local news its communities need

California’s new journalism law gives North Carolina a chance to think about how small local newsrooms can keep doing their work.

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 1, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

Morgan Farm's return among housing proposals in October neighborhood meetings

What’s proposed near N.C. 751, Grandale Drive, and Farrington Mill Road? Upcoming neighborhood meetings offer a chance to ask questions and share concerns.

Aldi’s basket drops below $50 as SoDu grocery average falls

Lower beef and apple prices kept Aldi out front, while Food Lion and Walmart also got cheaper. Where could your grocery list cost less this week?*

[SoDu We Dine] Every restaurant in latest Durham inspection batch earned an A

Fourteen restaurants and food-service spots made this week’s list, with scores ranging from 93 to 99.5. Did one of your regular stops get inspected?

Tickets for Teachers says Durham program has distributed more than $50,000 in event tickets

More than 1,800 Durham Public Schools employees have received donated event tickets worth more than $50,000. What Triangle venue or team should join the effort?

Three things to know about the new federal fuel economy rules

Could future cars cost less but use more gas? Here’s what South Durham drivers can take away from the new standards.

Durham’s reservoirs are 44% full. Here’s this week’s water supply update.

Stage 2 water restrictions are still in place. How much water does the city have left, and what can you do to help conserve it?

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham commissioners push back on Head Start overhaul, launch child care task force

A federal proposal could change how Durham's youngest children get care. What did county commissioners do Monday night, and what's next for three school sites?

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Sept. 29, 2026

Remembering Durham neighbors, with funeral, memorial, and graveside services scheduled this week and into October.

Five new Southpoint Access guides are ready to help

Need a plumber, a pediatrician, a place for your teenager to volunteer, an emergency veterinarian, or a new way to work out? We’ve brought those starting points together.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026

DPS students have no school Wednesday, and year-round campuses remain in intersession. What’s on cafeteria menus for schools in session Sept. 28-Oct. 2?