theater
Hillside High Opens 2025–26 Season with “Akeelah and the Bee”
Set in South Los Angeles, “Akeelah and the Bee” follows an 11-year-old spelling prodigy whose grit and community support carry her from local bees to the national stage.
sodu we watch our government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Nov. 3, 2025
Durham City Council meets Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. All items are on consent - here are the biggest contracts, audits, and what to watch for South Durham.
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News
[NC Local] SNAP Food Assistance is Set to End Nov 1. What Does It Mean for NC?
Because of the shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency that administers SNAP funding, announced that 42 million Americans across the country will not receive their benefits in November. It is the first time in the program’s history that benefits have halted.
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Southpoint Access
[VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 3: Nerra
Idrissa A. Smith takes us to dinner at seafood-focused Nerra on the east side of downtown Durham.
Southpoint Access
Early Voting Push, Wildlife Win, Biogen Chat & Community Notes
Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more.
Southpoint Access
From Boot Camp to Bioreactors: Julie & Bill Christiansen on MS, Biogen at RTP, and South Durham Updates
Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen share their multiple sclerosis journey and life at Biogen’s RTP site - 30 years strong - plus: SoDu Shopping Basket, Kinya Ramen opening next week, the Family Resource Guide, and our pledge to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31.
Commentary
[Commentary] Why North Carolina's Governor Can't Veto a Redistricting Bill
North Carolina’s GOP leaders are rushing a mid-decade redraw ahead of the 2026 midterms - while the governor’s hands are tied by a 1990s deal that exempted redistricting from veto power.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Oct. 21
From 32 e-buses for Durham schools to classified pay and DPSF grants, here’s where the money goes and what changes for students.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Oct. 20
What’s on deck: tenant protections, Third Fork Creek and Rail Trail momentum, 160 income-restricted apartments near Page Road, and key rezonings - with multiple chances for public comment.
Health
Southpoint Event Aims to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer
Join The Streets at Southpoint on Oct. 19 for breast cancer education, mammogram scheduling assistance, and retailer-donated giveaways - all to benefit North Carolina’s Pretty in Pink Foundation.
durham public schools
SoDu Tech Watch: Why South Durham Parents Should Pay Attention to OpenAI’s Sora
A parent-first guide to Sora, the AI video app blurring truth and fiction - and what South Durham families and DPS can do about deepfakes and hoaxes.
SoDu How-To
[SoDu How-To] Register & Vote in Durham’s November 2025 Election
Find out how to register, vote early, update your info, and avoid common issues before Durham’s November 2025 municipal election. This is your all-in-one voter guide for South Durham.