Moriah Ridge, Police and Fire Pay Among Durham City Council Agenda Items

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the first-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza.

SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 1, 2025

Where's that new children's hospital going? Plus, DPS tries to reassure nervous migrant families. And there's a new Chipotle in town!

[Crossword] Tarheel State

Made by Wes Platt with the free cross word builder from Amuse Labs

SoDu Shopping Basket - Feb. 1, 2025

Get store-by-store comparisons of prices for grocery staples available in the South Durham area. Available to SoDu Crew and other supporters of Southpoint Access with their paid newsletter subscription.

Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant

With 78% of children from low-income families in North Carolina not reading proficiently by the end of third grade, literacy advocates say summer reading access is more important than ever.

Durham Seeks Bids for Three City Park Projects

The city has issued a request for qualifications for design services that closes at 3 p.m. on March 4.

Durham Water Pressure Drop Due to One Valve's Position

The Durham water department is adding a new tool, called Daupler Notify, to notify customers through text, email, or phone call.

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato

Have you found the hidden gelato shop off N.C. Highway 55? Read about Chef Ken and check out Jeff Stanford's latest Nerdspresso column!

[Nerdspresso] Kieran Emerges as Power Culkin in “A Real Pain”

Writer/Director Jesse Eisenberg has crafted a quirky travelogue about family and history as a powerhouse showcase for Kieran Culkin.

[SoDu Spotlight] Sweet Start in South Durham

You'll find A Little Gelato behind 4823 Meadow Dr. in Suite 114, next door to La Recette Patisserie. Just watch for the yard signs and the vertical banner.

[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications - Jan. 11-24, 2025

From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Jan. 11, 2025 * Nozomi Sarah Nakazama, 35, and Hsiu-Yi Lu, 30. * Lindsey Renee Doyon, 42, and Larry Darnell Watkins, Jr., 51. * Octavia Michele Howers, 37, and William Rashad Burt, Jr., 36. Jan. 14, 2025 * Kyli Brianna Babb-Stewart, 26, and Erica Marie Baynard, 25.

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley

No one made off with $34 million from the Durham Public Schools coffers. Plus, the new Chipotle opens today in Hope Valley! And a from-scratch sloppy joe sauce recipe.

Durham Dining

Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30

The restaurant at 7021 NC Highway 751 opens every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's hiring, with about 30 jobs to fill.

[Letter to the Editor] Support Local Food Banks

I know we are all busy and overwhelmed, but please take a moment this week or next to contribute if you can!

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids

Help me keep our South Durham neighbors informed! Write for Southpoint Access! Plus, DPS offers migrant family assurances, and the Planning Commission hears three SoDu proposals next month.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears

On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is “committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for every student and family that we serve.”

Development

Three South Durham Projects Bound for Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the first floor of City Hall at 101 City Hall Plaza.

Health

Duke, UNC Teaming for Children's Hospital

NC Children's is expected to be a 100-acre, 500-bed hospital with an outpatient care center and a behavioral health center.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Bull, Durham! Let's Decide What Happens to DAP.

The boy doesn't hate pickles anymore! And we get to decide what happens to the iconic Durham Athletic Park.

Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Jan. 28, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025 ·         E. Lavonia Allison, 94. Services held on Jan. 25. Jan. 15, 2025 ·         William Tadd Hendrickson, 95. Memorial service planned for 3 p.m. on March 15 at First Presbyterian Church in Durham. Jan. 17, 2025 ·         Bunnie JoAnn Jefferies Wrenn, 76. A celebration of life will be scheduled

Nerdspresso

Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 3: Space Goonies

In the third episode, we talk about our mixed feelings around the new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew.

Business

Solvias Opens Flagship Site in Research Triangle Park

The first phase, now open, includes a 20,000-square-foot space for release testing. The second phase, which should open in July, adds 30,000-square-feet of stability testing and other services.

Volunteerism

Volunteers Sought for Duke Summer Health Program

The program hosts high school students who are interested in health care careers. This year, it runs July 7-25, with students attending in person half the time and virtually for the rest.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Feeling Hungry for Good Durham Food?

It's Triangle Restaurant Week! Plus, 408 apartments proposed for land along the Durham-Wake county border.