Wes Platt

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 8 Due to Weather

All district facilities are closed and all activities are cancelled ahead of expected inclement weather.

Games

[WordroW] Candidate Calling

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

Games

[WordroW] Tinsel Time

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

sodu week in review

Changes Ahead for DPS Board of Education

District 3 representative Jessica Carda-Auten won't seek re-election in March 2026. Plus, catch up on Thursday's Durham City Council work session.

Games

[WordroW] Worrisome Weather

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

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather

All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.

Games

[WordroW] Lofting Away

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

Kitchen Table

SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Holds Lowest Grocery Basket in South Durham as Prices Stabilize

Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.

Videos

[Video] Have a Handcrafted SoDu Holiday Season

Holiday makers, civic updates, and how to advertise for $50 - while supporting Hope Valley PTA.

Southpoint Access

Spread Your Holiday Spirit in SoDu’s Neighborhood Newsletter 🎄

Three tiers, flexible terms, and a chance to gift ad space to a local nonprofit.

Games

[WordroW] Down Your Street

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

Locally Aware

South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Crimes Still Common, But Overall Incidents Dip During Thanksgiving Week

This week’s police logs show heavy vehicle theft and break-in activity around hotels, parking lots, and multi-family residences, along with several robberies and scattered vandalism.