Business
West 94th St. Pub Offering Free To-Go Thanksgiving Meals
Each meal comes with a traditional holiday spread prepared by the pub's kitchen team.
Wes Platt
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durham public schools
DPS Foundation Funds Wellness & Innovation - South Durham Schools Among Grantees
Annual school grants are part of the foundation's commitment to innovative and equitable public schools in Durham.
Locally Aware
SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicles Continue to Draw Property Crimes
Today's weather: Sunny with a high near 72, but we should avoid outdoor burning due to increased fire risk.
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Politics
[SoDu Alert] Durham Municipal Election 2025: Williams Prevails as Mayor; Middleton Falls to Burris
Matt Kopac appears to unseat DeDreana Freeman in Ward 1, while Chelsea Cook remains the representative for Ward 3 despite a challenge from Diana Medoff.
nonprofits
Durham Student Volunteers to Be Honored This Weekend
Local students from Durham public, private, and charter schools are getting awards from the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center at Frontier RTP on Nov. 8.
Life and Legacy
SoDu Morning Brief: Sunny Skies Expected for Election Day
Plus, remembering Durham neighbors who recently passed away in the latest Southpoint Access obituaries.
durham public schools
DPS, NCCU Team for Professional Development Event at Durham Megachurch
The $15,000 speaking fee and hosting location at World Overcomers Christian Church has drawn some pushback.
Your Week Ahead
SoDu Morning Brief: More Than 14,500 Cast Early Ballots in Durham
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from the Durham Board of County Commissioners work session to chair exercises to the lowdown on maximizing Social Security.
durham public schools
Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 3-7, 2025
Schools are closed Tuesday (Election Day), and DPS cafeterias are serving student favorites - from nachos to dumplings to pizza Friday. Here’s what’s cooking across Durham.
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[SoDu Neighborhood Notes] Parkwood
Parkwood is a 575-acre planned neighborhood in southern Durham, just south of I-40 off NC Highway 54, bordered to the east by Northeast Creek and near major job centers like Research Triangle Park, Duke University, and UNC.
Schools
Join the Crew - and Support Hope Valley Elementary School
When you join the crew, you're not just supporting an informed community. You're also supporting kids at Hope Valley Elementary School, because we're donating a percentage of all revenues from subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships to the HVE PTA through the end of 2025.
Birth Reports
Welcome to the World - Durham Births September 2025
From Regan to Marcos, Southpoint Access invites you to say hello to our new little neighbors. They were born in Durham in September.