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Games
[WordroW] Out to Pasture - Feb. 18, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 8-14
A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.
Development
Durham Council Approves Leigh Village Center, Creekside Projects
Council split on Leigh Village Center, unanimously advanced Creekside mixed-use in night of major land-use votes.
Games
[WordroW] Student Showcase - Feb. 17, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
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Nerdspresso
[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 19: NCC-90210
Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 19th episode, we're talking about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Good, bad, overly angsty?
sodu week in review
Durham Planning Commission Recommends Against Morgan Farm
The project - a scaled down version of the previously rejected Sheffield Farms - had been described by one opponent as "lipstick on a pig." But City Council could still approve the project.
durham public schools
DPS "Evening" Shines Again This Month
The 45th annual event, set for Feb. 24 at Durham Performing Arts Center, raises money for the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund.
SoDu How-To
Early Voting Starts Today in Durham
Voters have access to eight sites ahead of the March 3 election day.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Stays Cheapest as Average Grocery Cost Dips This Week
South Durham grocery prices edged downward on average.
health alert
Measles Exposure Confirmed in South Durham
An infected and contagious individual visited at least three locations, including the Goodwill on Garrett Road, Chubby's Tacos, and Plato's Closet near The Streets at Southpoint.
durham public schools
Durham Public Schools: Winter Graduates 2025-26
Congratulations to every graduate and the families, educators, and mentors who helped them reach this milestone.
durham public schools
DPS Terminates Admin Involved in Abuse Case
Ayesha Hunter was senior executive director of employee relations for Durham Public Schools at the time of a reported 2024 abuse incident.