durham public schools

Hope Valley Elementary Kicking Off Boosterthon

Students of families that sign up by Feb. 6 get to wear pajamas to school on Feb. 7.

durham public schools

Durham Students Ready to Shine

Proceeds support the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund, which benefits at least one senior at each DPS high school.

Youth Activities

YouthWorks Program Open to Durham Applicants

Applications must be submitted no later than midnight on Feb. 21. Got questions? Reach out to youthworks@durhamnc.gov.

city of durham

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.

Southpoint Access

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 Puzzles

[Crossword] Tarheel State

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

Family Budget

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.

literacy

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.

parks and recreation

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.

utilities

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.

Southpoint Access

[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

[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.