Southpoint Access

sodu crime watch

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Top South Durham Crime This Week

Police logs show 28 thefts from vehicles, 22 shoplifting reports, and six stolen vehicles from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3.

SoDu Shopping Basket

SoDu Shopping Basket Ticks Lower, but Big Price Swings Tell the Real Story

The average basket fell 36 cents this week. Aldi remained the least expensive store, while Harris Teeter recorded the largest decrease.

durham public schools

South Durham Schools Post Gains, but Results Remain Uneven

Jordan High School and Southwest Elementary climbed to B performance grades, while Hope Valley Elementary, Pearsontown, and several other South Durham schools faced setbacks in North Carolina's newly released accountability results.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Sept. 1, 2026

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

sodu crime watch

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle Break-Ins Lead 98 Reports

Vehicle-related incidents made up 45 of 98 South Durham police reports reviewed for Aug. 20-26, with five vehicle break-ins reported on United Drive.

SoDu Shopping Basket

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Retakes Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Edges Higher

The average basket rises to $66.76 this week, with Aldi ($51.23) retaking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($105.53) highest — a $54.30 gap for the same 17 staples.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 25, 2026

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

sodu crime watch

[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.

SoDu Shopping Basket

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion Takes the Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Falls

The average basket falls to $66.44 this week, with Food Lion ($50.29) taking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($104.43) highest - a $54.14 gap for the same 17 staples.

Business

Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Opening Saturday at The Streets at Southpoint

The Aug. 22 grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting and a chocolate giveaway for the first 100 customers.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Restaurants 27707 - August 2026

Top scores went to Eastcut Sandwich Bar and Zephyr Coffee, each with a perfect 100 and no demerits.

seegov

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote

Council members also extended Durham’s affordable housing bond timeline and approved federal funding agreements for several South Durham transportation projects.