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Viewpoints and Voices
Meanwhile, Friday should be off to a chilly start, but what scares await at some spooktacular Halloween events? And how does "Something Wicked This Way Comes" hold up after all these years?
Kitchen Table
Fire danger in effect; sunny 71°F. Durham Night Market, Bright Black’s reading club, rooftop Witches Night Out, and this week’s SoDu shopping basket.
Southpoint Access
Between now and Dec. 31, 2025, Southpoint Access will share a portion of subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA and South Durham classrooms.
Locally Aware
Your weekday local lowdown, powered by Southpoint Access. 💌 [Subscribe Free] | [Support Local Stories] Today’s South Durham Weather Forecast (Oct. 22, 2025) Heads up: Increased Fire Danger, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. today. Dry air (relative humidity 25–30%) plus westerly winds 15–20 mph, gusts 20–25 mph
Obituaries
Sunshine and a light breeze this afternoon, cooler tonight near 50°. Support Hope Valley Elementary at Tomato Jake’s, see today’s obits, free school meals, DPS hiring needs, and a full rundown of Oct. 21 happenings across South Durham.
Your Week Ahead
Kinya Ramen replaces Melting Pot at Southpoint Crossing. Plus: Oct. 20 DPS lunch menus, NC Countdown to College kickoff, robotics + stargazing programs, City Council meeting, board game night, and our Triangle Rivalry Challenge fundraiser.
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durham public schools
Year-round and traditional schools are back in full swing, and DPS cafeterias are serving up another week of hot, healthy, and free meals for every student. From nachos and barbecue chicken to Friday pizza favorites, here’s what’s cooking across Durham schools Oct. 20–24.
sodu week in review
Waterline replacements near American Tobacco ramp up Oct. 18–31 with lane shifts and flaggers; Baker & Taylor’s shutdown slows Durham County Library new-book arrivals. Plus: Harper’s Home pickleball/tennis mixer (Sun., Oct. 19, 3–5:30 p.m.) and DPS honors Dr. Vanessa Alford.
american tobacco campus
Headed to ATC or DBAP? Plan extra time Oct. 18–31. Northbound Blackwell closes mid-week, with shifts on Willard, Pettigrew, and Chapel Hill; posted detours in place.
Health Inspection Reports
Cafeteria inspections recap with top and lowest scores, Durham County Library warns of slower new arrivals, and breast cancer awareness and survivor event at The Streets at Southpoint on Sunday, Oct. 19.
durham county library
Patrons should expect fewer new arrivals and longer wait times as the library shifts to alternate vendors following the collapse of its main supplier.