Nerdspresso
Bask in the Stupid Awesomeness of a Rebooted Anaconda
Buoyed by a vivacious cast that’s clearly up for anything, this flick feels like what might happen if you actually went into the jungle with your buddies to make a movie.
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Office Hours Jan. 8, 2026: Davit Melikian, DPS Board of Education District 1 Candidate
Early voting starts in February, with the one-and-done election set for March 3.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Prices Largely Flat as Walmart Remains Cheapest Option
Walmart leads at $51.07, with Food Lion ($52.96) and Target ($53.97) close behind.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Holiday Travel, New Year Crowds Drive Higher Vehicle Crimes
Motor vehicle burglaries led late-December incidents, while assaults and robberies clustered near shopping centers, hotels, and major corridors as the year turned.
News
Hillside High Alum Nilan Johnson Passes Away
The former theater student who went on to win accolades as a writer, director, actor, and educator died on Jan. 4, 2026.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Jan. 6, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
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SoDu Sold: Home Sales Tracker - December 2025
Get the lowdown on homes sold in the Southpoint Access readership area during the past 30 days.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Animal Tracks, Entrepreneurship, and Getting Mathical
Here's an end-of-year, day-to-day guide to what's happening in and around South Durham until Jan. 10. Got more events? Add them to our calendar!
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U.S. Seems to Be At War Again
We've bombed the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and we took President Nicolas Maduro and his wife into custody.
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[SoDu We Watch Our Government] Durham City Council Meeting - Jan. 5, 2026
State-funded PFAS study reimbursement is on a Jan. 5 agenda that also features two annexation hearings and more than $9.6 million in sidewalk work.
Nerdspresso
Movie Stars, Mini-Vans, and the Mouse House: A Nerd's Eye View of Hollywood East in the '90s
I look back on my time in the minor leagues of film and TV with great affection. Valuable lessons were learned. I now know how Amy Grant likes her salad and the best way to approach a revolving door.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 5-9, 2026
Students are back from winter break, and DPS cafeterias are ready with a full week of free breakfasts and lunches - from nachos and chicken nuggets to pizza Friday. Here’s what’s on the menu Jan. 5–9 across Durham Public Schools.