Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 24, 2026

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

News

Power Outage Strikes South Durham

At least 5,000 customers in Woodcroft, Hope Valley area reportedly without power tonight.

SoDu Rezoning Radar

Rezoning Radar: Neighborhood Meetings Ahead - March 23, 2026

Projects range from a 225-townhome development off Virgil Road and a 437-home conservation subdivision on Farrington Mill Road to a self-storage proposal tied to annexation along U.S. 70 East and Leesville Road.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] Area Restaurants 27560 - March 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to Starbucks at 1017 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, scoring 100 with demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Cracker Barrel #461 with a score of 90.5.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 23-27, 2026

Hot sandwiches, meatball subs, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools ahead of spring break.

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Hope Valley Centennial Celebration Focus of 2026 Home Tour

Preservation Durham this spring will showcase eight early homes in the 100-year-old neighborhood.

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Pixar's Hoppers: An Animated Delight for Me and My Kid

For me and my kid, Pixar is the A Team. Not every flick they make is a classic, but they’re usually immensely watchable.

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SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Offers Most Affordable List This Week

Walmart ($52.31) and Target ($52.38) are essentially tied for second.

News

Duke Launches $203M HomeGrown Initiative to Boost Hiring, Housing, and Local Business Growth

Three-year plan will raise wages, expand local hiring and invest more in Triangle businesses and affordable housing

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Durham City Council Meeting - March 16, 2026: Budget Strains and $10 Million Hayti Vote

City Council members discussed accountability when it comes to Hayti funding concerns.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 17, 2026

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

Durham Events

Preservation Durham’s 2026 Home Tour to Celebrate Hope Valley’s Centennial

Eight early Hope Valley homes will open for Preservation Durham’s 2026 tour as the organization marks the neighborhood’s 100th anniversary with a weekend of architecture, history and a May 12 lecture by author Lee Pace.