Week in Review
Local Pub Feeds Families for Thanksgiving - for Free
Plus, reviewing the Durham County Board of Commissioners' meeting and looking ahead to Monday's City Council gathering.
Week in Review
Seeking Thankfulness in an Uncertain Time
Plus, a look back at this week's news, including hundreds of jobs coming to Novartis by 2030.
Week in Review
The Streets at Southpoint Mall Returns to Festive Form
Plus, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's youth dancers performed at multicultural night at Hope Valley Elementary School.
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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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Join the Crew - and Support Hope Valley Elementary School
When you join the crew, you're not just supporting an informed community. You're also supporting kids at Hope Valley Elementary School, because we're donating a percentage of all revenues from subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships to the HVE PTA through the end of 2025.
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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!
Viewpoints and Voices
SoDu Morning Brief: Cool, Sunny SoDu Halloween - Chilly Night Ahead
Are you ready for tonight's trick-or-treating weather? Plus, how will N.C. be affected when SNAP funding ends Nov. 1?
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SoDu Week in Review: Tenants' Rights Victory, Early Voting Onward, HVE PTA Commitment
Durham City Council passed new ordinance aimed at landlords with dangerous rentals, South Regional Library seems most popular early voting spot, and Southpoint Access commits revenue share to Hope Valley Elementary.
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Early Voting Push, Wildlife Win, Biogen Chat & Community Notes
Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more.
Viewpoints and Voices
SoDu Morning Brief: Jordan High Students Hosted a U.S. Rep and Hope Valley Students Picked Pumpkins
Meanwhile, Friday should be off to a chilly start, but what scares await at some spooktacular Halloween events? And how does "Something Wicked This Way Comes" hold up after all these years?
Southpoint Access
From Boot Camp to Bioreactors: Julie & Bill Christiansen on MS, Biogen at RTP, and South Durham Updates
Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen share their multiple sclerosis journey and life at Biogen’s RTP site - 30 years strong - plus: SoDu Shopping Basket, Kinya Ramen opening next week, the Family Resource Guide, and our pledge to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA through Dec. 31.
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Southpoint Access: Supporting Hope Valley Elementary PTA
Between now and Dec. 31, 2025, Southpoint Access will share a portion of subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships to support the Hope Valley Elementary PTA and South Durham classrooms.