sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 22, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Value Stores Hold Edge as Average Price Dips
The average basket fell about 50 cents this week to $66.32 - a small drop, but a real one.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 21, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
Southpoint Access
Why Southpoint Access Isn’t in SoDu We Have Favorites
The inaugural contest is meant to spotlight South Durham neighbors and local businesses — not the newsletter behind it. Here’s why Southpoint Access is sitting this one out and why your votes still matter.
News
Ebola: Scary, but Low Risk for Durham and NC
The outbreak is serious overseas, but health officials expect little risk to the United States.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 20, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
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seegov
[SeeGov] Durham Council Rejects Cheek Road Annexation; Approves Sherron Road Project
The May 18 hearings showed how Durham’s urban growth boundary, infrastructure concerns, and affordability commitments are shaping development votes.
Business
Durham Health-Data Firms Target RWE and NoviSci Rebrand as Pedestal Health and Headwater Science
The Durham-based companies say the new brands reflect a shared push to modernize evidence generation for drug development and patient care.
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SoDu We Photo Galleries
[Gallery] St. Barbara Greek Festival 2026
Greek cuisine, iconography tours, and lively dancers provided an entertaining weekend in South Durham.
sodu week in review
SoDu We Have Favorites: Voting Time!
Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors' favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Average Basket Price Virtually Unchanged This Week
The average basket is $66.82, with Aldi posting the lowest total and the familiar gap holding between value stores and premium chains in South Durham.
Development
Durham Development Cases on Docket for May 12 Planning Commission Meeting
Residential growth on Leesville and Andrews Chapel, plus a large industrial proposal at Parmer Edge, are all up for public hearings before possible City Council action.