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Obituaries
Get your South Durham lowdown: today’s weather, free SoDu Compass Family Resource Guide, DPS school lunch, Durham jobs, trick-or-treating alternatives, and local obituaries - powered by Southpoint Access.
Your Week Ahead
Primary wins don't guarantee victory in November. With early voting set to begin, here's what you need to know about Durham's municipal races, local events, school lunches, and how you can support community news.
holidays
Skip the candy crawl - discover fun, family-friendly Halloween activities in South Durham. From pumpkin carving parties to haunted house DIYs, here are seven creative ways to celebrate in neighborhoods like Woodcroft, Parkwood, and Hope Valley Farms.
sodu week in review
Cloudy skies and scattered rain won’t slow down South Durham this weekend. Catch up on Durham’s surprise primary results, remember community advocate DeWarren K. Langley, celebrate a new historic landmark, and explore local events like A Taste of Greece.
cultural events
South Durham’s favorite fall food festival is back! Enjoy authentic Greek food, cultural exhibits, church tours, and a lively marketplace at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - free admission, rain or shine.
durham public schools
Durham Public Schools is recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month with student-led activities focused on inclusion, upstander education, and safe schools. Events continue throughout October.
durham public schools
Students across Durham Public Schools - from Parkwood to Jordan — can look forward to another week of hot, balanced, and free meals. From nachos and pasta to classic pizza Fridays, here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus this week.
Viewpoints and Voices
Biogen’s $250,000 donation will help launch a new life sciences training hub at Durham Tech. Durham Public Schools is expanding student mental health services across the district. And with early voting just days away, we’ve got everything you need to cast your ballot in the 2025 municipal election.
durham public schools
The school-based initiative will connect DPS students to behavioral health care, crisis support, and developmental services - regardless of insurance status.
education
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
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.
sodu we watch our government
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.