durham

national weather service

Durham faces damaging wind, brief tornado risks Sunday

Durham could see damaging winds and brief tornadoes Sunday, with the main storm risk between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Here’s what to know before heading out.

durham

South Durham in Five: A fallen firefighter, Lowe’s Grove, gas taxes, Isaias, and housing

Five stories to catch up on, plus Crime Watch, restaurant inspections, grocery prices, jobs, early voting, and a rainy weekend’s worth of plans.

durham public schools

[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS seeks a plan for old Lowe’s Grove School after $18.5 million restoration estimate

What’s next for the old Lowe’s Grove School? An $18.5 million restoration estimate has DPS weighing its options, alongside updates on express bus stops, budget changes, and contract oversight.

sodu crime watch

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-related theft leads latest update

The Oct. 2-8 roundup includes 105 selected property and financial reports and arrest entries naming three people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?

national weather service

Isaias nears Gulf Coast; Durham’s rain could last through Sunday night

Isaias is nearing the Gulf Coast, and Durham’s weekend rain could linger through Sunday night. Here’s what to know about rainfall, storm risks, and outdoor plans.

News

[SoDu We Dine] Two South Durham restaurants receive B grades in latest inspections

Ten South Durham food-service spots were inspected Oct. 1-7. Two earned B grades, and one climbed nine points back into A territory. Did one of your regular stops make the list?

News

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 8, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!

national weather service

Durham’s weekend rain forecast rises as Isaias strengthens

Isaias could bring Durham 1 to 2 inches of rain, mainly late Saturday into Sunday morning. Rain may clear later Sunday, but the timing could still change.

SoDu Shopping Basket

Aldi stays under $50 as potatoes and lettuce get pricier

Walmart moved ahead of Food Lion, while Harris Teeter and Publix posted lower basket totals. What’s changed on your grocery receipt this week?

Festivals

A Taste of Greece returns to South Durham, rain or shine

Greek food, shopping, and church tours return Oct. 10-11. With the usual overflow lot unavailable, consider carpooling or using a ridesharing service.

national weather service

Weekend rain more likely for Durham as Isaias forms in Gulf

Making outdoor plans this weekend? Rain looks more likely for Durham as Tropical Storm Isaias develops in the Gulf. There aren’t any local watches or warnings right now, but keep checking the forecast as the week goes on.

seegov

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham approves Wake Forest Highway housing over neighbors’ objections

A divided council approved up to 200 homes on Wake Forest Highway despite neighbors’ concerns. Durham also reported housing about 100 people and debated what taxpayers are getting from state and federal lobbyists.