Local Government
What’s on deck: tenant protections, Third Fork Creek and Rail Trail momentum, 160 income-restricted apartments near Page Road, and key rezonings - with multiple chances for public comment.
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.
Southpoint Access
This Halloween, help keep South Durham’s news from becoming a ghost story.
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.
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Nerdspresso
Tron returns with jaw-dropping visuals and savage tunes; rebel AIs, corporate vendettas, and light-cycle chases shine brighter than the film’s skimpy logic.
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.
durham county health department
Review August–September 2025 health inspection scores for Durham school lunchrooms. Lyons Farm scored 100; Parkwood posted 95.5 due to no hot water.
Health
Join The Streets at Southpoint on Oct. 19 for breast cancer education, mammogram scheduling assistance, and retailer-donated giveaways - all to benefit North Carolina’s Pretty in Pink Foundation.
Kitchen Table
From honoring a beloved Durham principal to uncovering the cheapest place to buy groceries in SoDu, today’s newsletter is packed with local impact.