sodu sold
SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - April 2026
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
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durham public schools
Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 6-10, 2026
Spring break lingers Monday for traditional schools, but DPS menus pick back up with free breakfasts and lunches featuring chicken nuggets, fried rice, and pizza Friday.
education
Leandro's Sidelined, and Durham Schools Face a State Legislature That Hasn't Shown It'll Deliver
After three decades in court, Leandro no longer offers Durham schools a legal backstop for broader state investment - and that shifts even more pressure onto lawmakers in Raleigh and local budget-makers in Durham.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Edges Walmart for Lowest Total This Week
Aldi leads at $50.86, just ahead of Walmart ($51.96), while Fresh Market tops $89.73 - a $38.87 gap for the same 17 staples.
Kitchen Table
Where Should South Durham Shoppers Look for Passover Staples This Year?
If Aldi comes up short on matzo and horseradish, several nearby stores appear to offer better odds for Passover basics.
Southpoint Access
Introducing Missing in Durham, A Public-Service Feature
Bookmark our new Missing in Durham page for current listings, updates and official agency information.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 31, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
office hours
Richard Dansky on Ghosts of Smoke and Flame and The Game Industry’s Rough Moment
The local author joined me to talk about his new horror-comedy novel, why angels and demons made sense for this story, and what the collapse of studios like Red Storm says about the state of video games right now.
durham public schools
Durham School Board Fires Deputy Superintendent
Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.
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Business
[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in February/March 2026
Here’s a ZIP-by-ZIP look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.
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durham public schools
[Ask Wes Platt Anything] Why Are Some Durham Public Schools Shrinking While Others Keep Growing?
A three-year look at Durham Public Schools reveals uneven declines, crowded campuses in the southwest, and little evidence that enrollment tracks neatly with academic growth.
Southpoint Access
What Kind of South Durham (NC) News Keeps You Coming Back?
I want to hear from younger readers, busy readers, and anyone who doesn't usually feel local news is made for them.