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Gloved hand holding a pipette over lab test tubes with text reading “Biogen celebrates 30 years in RTP with gift to Durham Tech,” representing biotech workforce development in South Durham.

education

Biogen Donates $250,000 to Durham Tech’s New Life Sciences Center to Support Future Biomanufacturing Talent

Biogen marks 30 years in RTP with a $250K gift to Durham Tech’s new life sciences center, helping train the next generation of biotech and biomanufacturing professionals.

Kitchen Table

SoDu Morning Brief: Remembering a Durham Leader, Saving on Groceries, and Enjoying a Perfect Fall Day in SoDu

Your Thursday South Durham lowdown – weather, community news, and smart shopping tips. Plus, local events, school lunches, and how to join the Triangle Rivalry Challenge to support local journalism.

Members of The Chicken Hut family stand before the Durham City Council. The meeting also included tributes to community advocate DeWarren Langley, who recently passed away.

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Durham Council Honors DeWarren Langley, Designates The Chicken Hut Historic Landmark, and Approves Heartland Park Plan

Durham City Council paid tribute to community advocate DeWarren K. Langley, celebrated The Chicken Hut’s historic landmark designation, and narrowly approved the Heartland Park townhouse development in southeastern Durham.

Locally Aware

SoDu Morning Brief: Stormy Skies, Election Updates & Wildlife Center Appeal

Your Wednesday South Durham lowdown: today’s weather forecast, Durham election results, and how you can help the Piedmont Wildlife Center reach its $10,000 goal to support animal care and outdoor education.

Eight candidate headshots in circular frames arranged over a red-yellow-blue background with stars, under the title “Moving On to November.”

Politics

[SoDu Alert] Durham 2025 Election: Incumbents Advance, But Primary Brings Surprises

All incumbents advanced in the 2025 Durham Municipal Election, but Tuesday’s primary delivered some surprises - including a razor-thin finish in Ward 1 and a challenger leading in Ward 2.

Obituaries

SoDu Morning Brief: Weather, APS Pet of the Week, Durham Obituaries, DPS Updates

Get your South Durham lowdown: today’s weather, free SoDu Compass Family Resource Guide, DPS school lunch, Durham jobs, APS Pet of the Week, and local obituaries - powered by Southpoint Access.

Durham Activities

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 6, 2025 - Mad North-Northwest

Discover South Durham events for Oct. 6–11, 2025: from banned books week to a Victorian séance and Greek food fest, plus local weather and school lunch updates.

Week in Review

[SoDu Week in Review] Oct. 4, 2025 - Sit Down Stand Up

Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham.

Health

[SoDu Alert] Duke Health and Aetna Reach New Agreement, Avoid Coverage Disruption

Duke Health and Aetna reached a deal Oct. 3, keeping South Durham patients in-network and avoiding disruptions to Medicare and commercial coverage.

Commentary

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 3, 2025 - Right Left Wrong

Durham’s early voting turnout is just 3.7% with the primary days away. Plus: B-movie cult gem Alligator and what's up in South Durham.

Kitchen Table

[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 2, 2025 - Life in a Northern Town

We compared 17 staple items across nine South Durham grocery stores. How did they stack up? That and more in this issue of Southpoint Access.

Map of South Durham with highlighted sidewalk and bike projects, overlaid with the text: ‘Which projects are in the works near your neighborhood?’

Development

What's Coming for Sidewalks and Bike Paths in South Durham: 2025 and Beyond

Discover upcoming sidewalk and bike projects in South Durham, from Southpoint to NC 55, improving safety, access, and walkability across the city.

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