Novartis to Invest $771M, Add 700 Jobs in Durham and Wake by 2030
Pharma company will expand biologics, sterile filling and small-batch tablet production at new Durham and Morrisville sites, with hiring ramping through 2030.
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[Gallery] Rogers Herr vs. Githens Soccer - April 23, 2026
Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.
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[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in April 2026
Here’s a look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.
Mangum Street Closes Tonight
The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.
SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Stays Lowest as Overall Price Gap Narrows This Week
Aldi leads at $51.25, with Walmart ($54.44) and Food Lion ($54.86) close behind. Fresh Market tops $85.70 - a $34.45 spread for the same 17 staples.