South Durham Business

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.

Novartis will invest $771M in Durham and Wake counties, adding 700 jobs across new biologics facilities in Durham and Morrisville by 2030.

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Increase in This Week's Reports

Vehicle-related theft accounted for 49 of the 109 South Durham police reports reviewed from July 31 through Aug. 6.

Revised Rocky Branch Project Plan Returns to Durham Planning Commission

The Virgil Road proposal now calls for up to 190 homes and stronger stormwater protections. Thompson Village and two annexation-related rezonings also are on the Aug. 11 agenda.

5 Takeaways from Durham's Gun Violence Recommendations

A city-county working group wants Durham to focus on the people and places at greatest risk, improve coordination, and reduce shootings by 10% each year. A detailed action plan is due Aug. 25.

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026

Turkey nachos, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, and pizza are among the Durham Public Schools lunch choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-Related Thefts Increase in This Week's Reports

Revised Rocky Branch Project Plan Returns to Durham Planning Commission

5 Takeaways from Durham's Gun Violence Recommendations

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026