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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.

[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.

sodu week in review

SoDu Week in Review: Electric Buses Join Durham School Fleet, Participatory Budget Voting Begins, NC Fights Back on SNAP

Plus, you can celebrate grandparents and check out the library's North Carolina Collection today!

cultural events

Hungry for Greek Pastries This Holiday Season?

The Ladies Philoptochos Society members at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church are in the midst of their annual pastry sale.

Viewpoints and Voices

SoDu Morning Brief: Cool, Sunny SoDu Halloween - Chilly Night Ahead

Are you ready for tonight's trick-or-treating weather? Plus, how will N.C. be affected when SNAP funding ends Nov. 1?

Nerdspresso

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 17: Game On, Tron!

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 17th episode, we're talking about Tron: Ares. Was it really a terrible box office bomb or did it earn a high score in your cinematic arcade?

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Fright Fest

Sharpen your stakes and your wits - this Halloween horror movie crossword tests everything from classic slashers to modern psychological thrillers.

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