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

[VIDEO] Durham Data Center Loophole

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt ponders Durham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Nida Allam's choice to vote against the data center moratorium, while also pushing for amendments to strengthen the moratorium.

[Gallery] Back to School in Durham

Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis led administrators in visits to campuses that were back in session on Monday.

Gun, Ammunition Found at Southern High on Tuesday

Two students were held for questioning after Durham County Sheriff's deputies made the discovery while investigating a report involving another student.

Durham County Pauses Hyperscale Data Centers

However, the moratorium moves forward with exceptions for projects smaller than 100,000 square feet despite public opposition.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 25, 2026

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

[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] How DPS Board Committees Shape School Decisions Before the Final Vote

This explainer looks at recent Durham Public Schools committee work, including classroom technology, solar planning, budget transparency, and policy updates.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 20] Missing Persons Circular: The Man Who Walked Out During Low Tide

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

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 24-28, 2026

Traditional-calendar students return Monday. Here’s what DPS is serving for breakfast and lunch during the first week back.

Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147

One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.

Durham County Data Center Moratorium Would Set Conditions for Smaller Projects

The proposed nine-month pause would cover large data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities. Some projects of up to 100,000 square feet could continue under water-use and backup-power restrictions.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Fraud Reports on the Rise

Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 14-20, followed by 27 shoplifting reports.

[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.