Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Thefts, Assaults, and Retail Burglaries Lead the Week
Police logs show continued spikes in auto crimes and assaults across University Drive, NC Highway 55, and major retail corridors.
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Southpoint Access
Thanks for Supporting South Durham Neighborhood News!
With Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, help Southpoint Access fund deeper South Durham coverage - from meetings to photo/video. Goal: $50k for a full-time reporter; even $300 underwrites a freelance feature.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Nov. 25, 2025
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Library Health Fair, Turkey Day Meal Giveaway, Hidden Durham Hike (Nov. 24–29)
Family-friendly picks across Durham: Get healthy with the UNC School of Nursing, enjoy a free holiday meal from West 94th St. Pub, and smash things for a good cause.
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Nerdspresso
[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 18: Future Boys
Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 18th episode, we're talking about Back to the Future. It's been 40 years since Doc Brown first took us back to 1950s Hill Valley. How do the movies hold up?
Week in Review
Seeking Thankfulness in an Uncertain Time
Plus, a look back at this week's news, including hundreds of jobs coming to Novartis by 2030.
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Crossword Puzzles
[Crossword] Thankful Times
A festive, family-friendly grid celebrating Thanksgiving traditions.
city government
Durham Taps Starla Tanner to Lead New Engagement Department
Starla Tanner's earlier roles in North Carolina include intergovernmental affairs manager for Mecklenburg County, where she directed state and federal advocacy strategies, managed more than $50 million in federal relief funding, and advanced a countywide source-of-income nondiscrimination ordinance.
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durham public schools
[SoDu Alert] DPS Postpones Showcase of Schools
School district leaders count on events like Showcase of Schools to help raise awareness about the value of public education in the Bull City - especially at a time when enrollment is declining.
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.
Nerdspresso
Del Toro's "Wolfman" Remains Top Dog
"Punctuated by a foreboding Danny Elfman score, The Wolfman offers atmosphere to spare. It is supported by a strong cast, even if they’re not used to full strength."
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Health Inspection Reports
[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27707 - November 2025
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to McDonalds #11385, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks Coffee 25714, Five Guys, and Panera Bread #1651, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits.