Your Week Ahead

Your Week Ahead: Spicely Tribute, Celebration of Hayti, and a Charity Bake Sale (Dec. 1–6)

From a Booker T. Spicely tribute to the ATC Tower Lighting, here’s your day-by-day guide to South Durham events Dec. 1–6.

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[Word Search] Streets of South Durham

Test your neighborhood knowledge with a South Durham street-name search.

Week in Review

Local Pub Feeds Families for Thanksgiving - for Free

Plus, reviewing the Durham County Board of Commissioners' meeting and looking ahead to Monday's City Council gathering.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Dec. 1-5, 2025

December kicks off with warm comfort foods and student favorites in DPS cafeterias - from chicken sandwiches and spaghetti to pizza Friday. Here’s the full breakfast and lunch menu for Dec. 1–5 across Durham Public Schools.

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Durham City Council Preview: Swearing-In, Farewells, and a Consent-Heavy Agenda

Swearing-in for Williams, Kopac, Burris, and Cook, farewells to Middleton and Freeman, and a consent-heavy docket that includes the Museum of Durham History site designation and a rezoning hearing.

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Santa, Swole & Saving Christmas: "Red One" Brings the Boom

From Die Hard to Prime’s Red One, we weigh Santa’s action glow-up - and whether this swole St. Nick finally earns a spot in the canon.

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Have a Great Thanksgiving!

Your Neighborhood News Guy is taking the day off, but feel free to stay in touch.

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Durham County Board: State of the County, Immigrant Fears, Booker T. Spicely Remembered, RTP Rezoned

State of the County confronts ICE fears; board honors Booker T. Spicely; and unanimously moves Research Triangle Park to new UC-3 zoning.

Locally Aware

South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Thefts, Assaults, and Retail Burglaries Lead the Week

Police logs show continued spikes in auto crimes and assaults across University Drive, NC Highway 55, and major retail corridors.

Southpoint Access

Thanks for Supporting South Durham Neighborhood News!

With Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, help Southpoint Access fund deeper South Durham coverage - from meetings to photo/video. Goal: $50k for a full-time reporter; even $300 underwrites a freelance feature.

Life and Legacy

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Nov. 25, 2025

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

Your Week Ahead

Your Week Ahead: Library Health Fair, Turkey Day Meal Giveaway, Hidden Durham Hike (Nov. 24–29)

Family-friendly picks across Durham: Get healthy with the UNC School of Nursing, enjoy a free holiday meal from West 94th St. Pub, and smash things for a good cause.