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

Durham Schools May Hire a Firm to Win Families Back from Charters. Would It Pay Off?

A Memphis-based company offers one model: get paid for each student who returns. For Durham Public Schools, the appeal is obvious. So are the questions.

Joint Meeting of DPS and Durham County - March 10, 2026: Public Schools, County Government Face Funding Squeeze and Hard Choices

From consolidation and charter growth to wages, bonds, and a $2 billion facilities backlog, Durham leaders sketched out the choices ahead for DPS - and for taxpayers.

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 11, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

Parents: Seeking Feedback About Youth Sports

Share your experiences about value, organization, and competition for the leagues in which your families have participated.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 10, 2026

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

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 10, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - March 2026

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

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 9, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 9-13, 2026

Here is the Durham Public Schools cafeteria menu for March 9-13, 2026, based on the official March 2026 DPS breakfast and lunch calendars.

[WordroW] Survive - March 7, 2026

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

SoDu Signs: Horoscopes for March 7, 2026

Your daily astrological forecast from the friendliest corner of the cosmos.

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