sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: July 23, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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reader reviews
[Editor Review] The Odyssey - Wes Platt
I enjoyed this for what it was - not a deep-dive into a well-known Greek myth, but an exploration of the costs of war and the perils of toxic masculinity. An epic deconstruction of dude culture and what happens when a man recognizes the consequences of his rage.
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durham public schools
[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate
The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: July 22, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
rtp 3.0
Could RTP 3.0 Really Bring 30,000 homes?
The figure describes a theoretical maximum, not an approved project. RTP’s new housing rules also leave questions about affordability, schools, and public services.
Southpoint Access
We’re Three Neighbors from Halfway
Help Southpoint Access reach 50 supporters on the way to 100 neighbors and $5,000 by Sept. 22!
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: July 21, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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Fiction
[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 15] Apology Issued by the Department of Tidal Omens
A weekly serial fiction project for paid subscribers, unfolding through a growing archive of documents from an alternate-universe Southpoint.
durham public schools
Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 20-24, 2026
Mini pancakes, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and corn dog nuggets close out the final DPS cafeteria menu of the 2025–26 academic year.
Pet Obituaries
Help Us Remember the Pets Who Made Our Lives Better
Southpoint Access invites readers to honor beloved companion animals with free pet obituary listings in Huck’s Heavenly Hangout.
News
Lane Closures Possible Near N.C. 54 This Week
Waterline work could affect traffic on Nelson Highway and Stancell Drive from July 20-24.
rtp 3.0
RTP 3.0 Is Here. What Changes in South Durham?
New rules allow housing, restaurants, shops, hotels, and taller buildings in Research Triangle Park. Here’s where development could occur and who will review it.