SoDu Spotlight

Feast Fungi: From Spore to Supper

In Trotter Ridge, a self-described “mad mycologist” is turning a family moment and a neuroscience hobby into a hyper-local mushroom venture serving households, restaurants, and fellow growers.

Feast Fungi owner Afsheen Semnani, a Jordan High School grad, shows off a dense cluster of cream-capped mushrooms from an indoor block. Photo: Afsheen Semnani.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026

Here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus across Durham Public Schools for Aug. 17-21.

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 23: Webheads Rejoice

It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 23rd episode, we're talking about the hit Marvel movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day!"

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts and Thefts from Buildings Lead South Durham Reports

Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 7-13, while reports of thefts from buildings rose from two to 11.

[Nerdspresso] Oak Street Finds Adventure at the Corner of Spielberg and Bradbury

This flick plays like Steven Spielberg directed a script by Ray Bradbury and Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1982.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 23: Webheads Rejoice

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts and Thefts from Buildings Lead South Durham Reports

[Nerdspresso] Oak Street Finds Adventure at the Corner of Spielberg and Bradbury