[SoDu Alert] Durham Public Schools Closed Dec. 5 Due to Weather

All students have shifted to remote learning on Friday. Packets went home with elementary school students, while middle and high school students can check for work on Canvas.

[WordroW] Lofting Away

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Holds Lowest Grocery Basket in South Durham as Prices Stabilize

Food Lion and Target also offer competitive totals, while Fresh Market remains nearly $43 higher for the same items. This week’s SoDu Shopping Basket shows slight price drops across most stores.

DPS Policy Committee: Warrants, Private Zones, and Naloxone

The committee meets Thursday, Dec. 4. On deck: a Private Zones protocol for handling immigration-related visits, a community-submitted rewrite of Policy 5120 on law enforcement in schools, and a new draft to allow naloxone in schools.

[Video] Have a Handcrafted SoDu Holiday Season

Holiday makers, civic updates, and how to advertise for $50 - while supporting Hope Valley PTA.

Spread Your Holiday Spirit in SoDu’s Neighborhood Newsletter 🎄

Three tiers, flexible terms, and a chance to gift ad space to a local nonprofit.

[WordroW] Down Your Street

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Crimes Still Common, But Overall Incidents Dip During Thanksgiving Week

This week’s police logs show heavy vehicle theft and break-in activity around hotels, parking lots, and multi-family residences, along with several robberies and scattered vandalism.

Durham City Council Opens New Term with Oaths, Goodbyes, and Brief Disruption

Williams and councilors take oaths as Freeman and Middleton say farewell; Caballero becomes first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem; brief protest interrupts Kopac’s swearing-in; council addresses ICE activity and an E. Geer St. rezoning for 22 townhomes.

Durham County Commission Elects New Leadership

Dr. Mike Lee takes the gavel as chair, with Nida Allam serving as the board's vice chair.

Giving Tuesday: A Particular Set of Skills

Even though Southpoint Access isn't nonprofit, I hope you'll consider throwing your support behind the neighborhood news I provide every day.

[WordroW] Holiday Mood

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Dec. 2, 2025

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

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Durham Parents Launch New Youth Lacrosse Team for Younger Players

New rec team backed by Jordan High lacrosse parents invites Durham 3rd–5th graders to learn the “medicine game” in Spring 2026 with affordable fees, certified coaches, and gear support.

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[WordroW] Fresh Agenda

A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.

Your Week Ahead

Your Week Ahead: Spicely Tribute, Celebration of Hayti, and a Charity Bake Sale (Dec. 1–6)

From a Booker T. Spicely tribute to the ATC Tower Lighting, here’s your day-by-day guide to South Durham events Dec. 1–6.

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[Word Search] Streets of South Durham

Test your neighborhood knowledge with a South Durham street-name search.

Week in Review

Local Pub Feeds Families for Thanksgiving - for Free

Plus, reviewing the Durham County Board of Commissioners' meeting and looking ahead to Monday's City Council gathering.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 1-5, 2025

December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 1–5 across Durham Public Schools.

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Durham City Council Preview: Swearing-In, Farewells, and a Consent-Heavy Agenda

Swearing-in for Williams, Kopac, Burris, and Cook, farewells to Middleton and Freeman, and a consent-heavy docket that includes the Museum of Durham History site designation and a rezoning hearing.

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Santa, Swole & Saving Christmas: "Red One" Brings the Boom

From Die Hard to Prime’s Red One, we weigh Santa’s action glow-up - and whether this swole St. Nick finally earns a spot in the canon.

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Have a Great Thanksgiving!

Your Neighborhood News Guy is taking the day off, but feel free to stay in touch.

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Durham County Board: State of the County, Immigrant Fears, Booker T. Spicely Remembered, RTP Rezoned

State of the County confronts ICE fears; board honors Booker T. Spicely; and unanimously moves Research Triangle Park to new UC-3 zoning.

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.