[SoDu We Take a Break] All treats, no tricks

Treat yourself to a little midweek fun with a local news quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a Halloween coloring page for kids and grown-ups alike.

[SoDu We Work] Holiday work, school programs, and utilities jobs

Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 53 listings, from Southpoint retail and school programs to county utilities and campus jobs.

New Southpoint Access guide makes Durham school inspection records easier to search

The first review found A grades across all 106 cafeteria records, while 20 of the 119 school-building records had scores below 90.

Morgan Farm conservation push would offer a Plan B if development falls through

A Durham advisory commission wants the property kept in the city's long-range open space plans even as a new 437-home proposal moves through the development review process.

Durham reservoirs sink to 37% despite another round of rain

The city now reports 90 days of readily accessible water. Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir continued to fall, and Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.

[In Memoriam] Durham obituary update: Memorials, funerals planned through Oct. 23

Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with 17 recent notices, including services planned Wednesday through Friday and another memorial scheduled for Nov. 2.

M&F board rejects rival bid, plans another delay in Optus merger vote

What’s next for Durham’s historic M&F Bank? Its board is backing the Optus merger over a rival bid, with plans to move the shareholder vote to Nov. 4.

[Dispatches Received in Error Issue 28] Enforcement Notice from the Office of Sacred Throughput

A weekly serial fiction project for paid subscribers, unfolding through a growing archive of documents from an alternate-universe Southpoint.

Durham County opens $500,000 grant program for youth services

Does your organization support Durham’s young people? County grants of $40,000 to $50,000 are available, with applications due Nov. 16.

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Shorter days, busy calendars, and plenty happening in our neighborhoods. Help support the reporting that keeps you informed.

Check your freezer: Lidl recalls coffee and vanilla gelato

South Durham neighbors who shop at Lidl in Apex or Cary should check their freezers. One lot of Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato has been recalled over possible listeria contamination.

Council to weigh $9.3 million AbbVie deal, South Durham upgrades

What would Durham get for $9.3 million in AbbVie incentives? Monday’s council agenda also includes Cornwallis Road sidewalks, South Durham wastewater repairs, and cleanup planning for five parks.

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South Durham in Five: Early voting, Parkwood roads, water, development, and groceries

Early voting is underway, Parkwood road improvements remain uncertain, and Durham's water supply is shrinking. Catch up on five South Durham stories, plus neighborhood news and weekend events.

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[SoDu Crime Watch] Thefts among vehicles remain elevated

The Oct. 9-15 roundup includes 114 selected incident reports and arrest entries naming two people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?

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SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates

Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.

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DPS eighth graders get a look at their future at Acceler8

What could come after high school? DPS eighth graders will explore careers, try hands-on activities, and meet local employers at Acceler8 on Oct. 20.

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Woodcroft Women’s Club brings fall yard and craft sale to Parkwood

Hunt for secondhand treasures, browse handmade crafts, and grab a treat at Saturday’s Woodcroft Women’s Club fall sale in Parkwood.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Oct. 19-23, 2026

DPS cafeterias are set for a full five-day week, with French toast sticks, hot dogs, burrito bowls and pizza in the lineup. What’s on the menu Oct. 19-23?

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[Nerdspresso] 'High Fidelity' still rocks, but Rob hits a sour note

Does a favorite movie change, or do we? Jeff Stanford revisits “High Fidelity” and finds the music still slaps, even if its romantic hero wears a little thin.

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[SoDu We Work] Southpoint retail, nursing, and office jobs join this week’s guide

Looking for work close to home? This week’s SoDu We Work update adds 25 listings, including Southpoint retail, South Durham nursing, and NCCU office jobs.

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[Associated Press] Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

America's public education system offers some of the world's best services and protections for students with disabilities, guaranteed by federal law. But more parents like the Walters are abandoning their rights to those services.

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[Gallery] Superintendent Serves Lunch at Hope Valley Elementary

Dr. Anthony Lewis has launched his Lewis Gets to It initiative, trying out various roles around Durham Public Schools.

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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 15, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion gains ground as SoDu’s grocery basket gets cheaper

Aldi still leads at $49.12, while lower beef prices help Food Lion and Harris Teeter move up. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?