Features

The Gourmand Next Door

Washington Wine: Where Rainy-State Myths Give Way to High-Desert Vines

East of the Cascades, Yakima and Walla Walla reveal why Washington has become one of America’s most important wine regions.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 25-29, 2026

Memorial Day shortens the school week, but DPS cafeterias still pack in meatball subs, loaded nachos, hot dogs, and another pizza Friday for students across the district.

neighborhood spotlight

[Neighborhood Spotlight] Happy Birthday, John Michael!

He's officially a teenager now. Look out, world.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 18-22, 2026

Chicken cheesesteak nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

Pet Obituaries

Pet Remembrance: Huckleberry

The inspiration for Huck's Heavenly Hangout is remembered in the inaugural post.

Southpoint Access

SoDu We Love Our Pets: Introducing Huck’s Heavenly Hangout

Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 11-15, 2026

Chicken sandwiches, burrito bowls, spaghetti, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 4-8, 2026

Nachos, chicken fried rice, lasagna roll-ups, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

resource guides

10 Triangle Dance Schools for Aspiring Ballet Dancers

From first-position beginners to more serious training, these programs give South Durham families a range of options across the Triangle.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 27-May 1, 2026

Hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, early-release pizza, and a Thursday comfort-food lineup lead into a Friday teacher workday with no school across Durham Public Schools.

Business

[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in April 2026

Here’s a look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 20-24, 2026

Nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.