SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi posts the lowest total at $50.79, while Walmart ($54.17) and Food Lion ($54.36) are close behind. Fresh Market reaches $92.99 - a $42.20 spread for the same 17 staples.
![[Health Inspection Reports] Durham School Cafeterias - April 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/inspections426--1-.png)
Health Inspection Reports
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
durham public schools
Chicken sandwiches, corn dog nuggets, spaghetti, and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi leads at $50.92, with Walmart ($53.28) and Food Lion ($54.31) close behind. Fresh Market tops $90.69 - a $39.77 spread for the same 17 staples.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
durham public schools
Spring break lingers Monday for traditional schools, but DPS menus pick back up with free breakfasts and lunches featuring chicken nuggets, fried rice, and pizza Friday.
SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi leads at $50.86, just ahead of Walmart ($51.96), while Fresh Market tops $89.73 - a $38.87 gap for the same 17 staples.
Kitchen Table
If Aldi comes up short on matzo and horseradish, several nearby stores appear to offer better odds for Passover basics.
Life and Legacy
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
![[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in February/March 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sodubizwatch330.png)
Business
Here’s a ZIP-by-ZIP look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.
News
Durham school leaders are asking county commissioners for more local funding while pressing state lawmakers to end a budget delay they say is affecting pay, hiring, and planning.
