Kitchen Table
SoDu Morning Brief: Save $20 with Local Shopping Strategies
Plus, work sessions today for Durham City Council and the Board of Education. Support Southpoint Access and benefit the Hope Valley Elementary School PTA!
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[Office Hours] Changes in Durham Leadership and Empowering Schools with New Grants
Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses the recent election results in Durham, highlighting changes in city council leadership and the implications for the community.
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DPS Foundation Funds Wellness & Innovation - South Durham Schools Among Grantees
Annual school grants are part of the foundation's commitment to innovative and equitable public schools in Durham.
Locally Aware
SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicles Continue to Draw Property Crimes
Today's weather: Sunny with a high near 72, but we should avoid outdoor burning due to increased fire risk.
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Durham Student Volunteers to Be Honored This Weekend
Local students from Durham public, private, and charter schools are getting awards from the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center at Frontier RTP on Nov. 8.
Life and Legacy
SoDu Morning Brief: Sunny Skies Expected for Election Day
Plus, remembering Durham neighbors who recently passed away in the latest Southpoint Access obituaries.
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DPS, NCCU Team for Professional Development Event at Durham Megachurch
The $15,000 speaking fee and hosting location at World Overcomers Christian Church has drawn some pushback.
Your Week Ahead
SoDu Morning Brief: More Than 14,500 Cast Early Ballots in Durham
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from the Durham Board of County Commissioners work session to chair exercises to the lowdown on maximizing Social Security.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 3-7, 2025
Schools are closed Tuesday (Election Day), and DPS cafeterias are serving student favorites - from nachos to dumplings to pizza Friday. Here’s what’s cooking across Durham.
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SoDu Week in Review: Electric Buses Join Durham School Fleet, Participatory Budget Voting Begins, NC Fights Back on SNAP
Plus, you can celebrate grandparents and check out the library's North Carolina Collection today!
Kitchen Table
SoDu Morning Brief: Sunny Days Again?
Plus, where can you get the cheapest groceries this week? Support Southpoint Access and benefit the Hope Valley Elementary School PTA!
Locally Aware
SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicle-Related Crimes Remain Prevalent
Today's weather: More rain likely this afternoon and into the evening, with a low tonight around 54 degrees.