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[VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 3: Nerra
Idrissa A. Smith takes us to dinner at seafood-focused Nerra on the east side of downtown Durham.
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Early Voting Push, Wildlife Win, Biogen Chat & Community Notes
Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more.
election 2025
Durham 2025 Early Voting: ~3,800 Ballots Cast; South Regional Library Leads
With about a week left, roughly 60% of early voters are women, most are Democrats or unaffiliated, and ages 41+ dominate. Early voting runs through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 4. South Regional Library tops turnout so far.
Viewpoints and Voices
SoDu Morning Brief: Jordan High Students Hosted a U.S. Rep and Hope Valley Students Picked Pumpkins
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?
Nerdspresso
[Nerdspresso] Something Wicked This Way...Dumb?
Disney finally dropped Ray Bradbury’s 1983 carnival chiller on Disney+, and nostalgia came roaring back - until the rewatch. Strong turns from Jonathan Pryce and Jason Robards can’t save a muddled, half-baked adaptation that doesn’t hold up.
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From Boot Camp to Bioreactors: Julie & Bill Christiansen on MS, Biogen at RTP, and South Durham Updates
Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen share their multiple sclerosis journey and life at Biogen’s RTP site - 30 years strong - plus: SoDu Shopping Basket, Kinya Ramen opening next week, the Family Resource Guide, and our pledge to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Morning Brief: Continued Fire Danger, Grocery Deals, and School Support Effort
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.
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Southpoint Access: Supporting Hope Valley Elementary PTA
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
SoDu Morning Brief: Increased Fire Risk, Weekly Crime Update, Durham Tenants' Rights
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
Commentary
[Commentary] Why North Carolina's Governor Can't Veto a Redistricting Bill
North Carolina’s GOP leaders are rushing a mid-decade redraw ahead of the 2026 midterms - while the governor’s hands are tied by a 1990s deal that exempted redistricting from veto power.
Obituaries
SoDu Morning Brief: Hope Valley Spirit Night, DPS Jobs & Today’s Events
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.
Local Government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Oct. 21
From 32 e-buses for Durham schools to classified pay and DPSF grants, here’s where the money goes and what changes for students.