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[SoDu We Dine] Thai Star jumps eight points as all 13 restaurants earn A grades

Thai Star climbed from an 88 to a 96, while Hibachi 88 fell six points but remained in A territory.

Every restaurant in the latest Southpoint Access health inspection update earned an A, with Thai Star making the biggest improvement and moving out of the B range.

The 13 inspections were conducted from Nov. 4 through Nov. 10 at restaurants and food-service establishments in ZIP codes 27703, 27707, and 27713. Scores ranged from 92 to 99, with an average of 96.8.

Nine establishments improved on their previous scores, three declined, and one stayed the same.

Durham offers possible fee relief as swim teams warn of closures

DPR’s interim director says the city will consider waiver requests, but the $25 hourly lane rate remains set to take effect Jan. 1.

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Lower meat and coffee prices trim the average

The average 17-item basket falls to $64.89, while Aldi remains lowest at $45.88. Fresh Market, Publix, and Food Lion post the biggest declines.

SoDu We Know What's Up? Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Two development plans get unfavorable recommendations, a school study raises a $500,000 question, and South Durham gets an imaginary town hall.

[Commentary] Forget consolidation. What if South Durham became its own town?

An admittedly impractical proposal for the Town of SoDu, where we could argue about sidewalks much closer to home.

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Durham offers possible fee relief as swim teams warn of closures

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Lower meat and coffee prices trim the average

SoDu We Know What's Up? Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

[Commentary] Forget consolidation. What if South Durham became its own town?