Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 25, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
News
![[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] How DPS Board Committees Shape School Decisions Before the Final Vote](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/08/dpsgovernance4.png)
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[SoDu We Learn DPS Governance] How DPS Board Committees Shape School Decisions Before the Final Vote
This explainer looks at recent Durham Public Schools committee work, including classroom technology, solar planning, budget transparency, and policy updates.
News
Durham Weighs Gun Violence Plan and Three Futures for NC 147
One proposal is intended to save lives in the near term. The other could reshape central Durham for generations. Both still face questions about money and execution.
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Durham County Data Center Moratorium Would Set Conditions for Smaller Projects
The proposed nine-month pause would cover large data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities. Some projects of up to 100,000 square feet could continue under water-use and backup-power restrictions.
![[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Fraud Reports on the Rise](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/07/crimewatch--1-.png)
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[SoDu Crime Watch] Shoplifting and Fraud Reports on the Rise
Vehicle-related theft remained South Durham’s largest category from Aug. 14-20, followed by 27 shoplifting reports.
![[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/08/mettlesomehours.png)
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[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.
![[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 20, 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/stufftodo618.png)
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Aug. 20, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
![[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion Takes the Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Falls](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/07/shopping723.png)
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Food Lion Takes the Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Falls
The average basket falls to $66.44 this week, with Food Lion ($50.29) taking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($104.43) highest - a $54.14 gap for the same 17 staples.
Business
Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Opening Saturday at The Streets at Southpoint
The Aug. 22 grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting and a chocolate giveaway for the first 100 customers.
![[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Restaurants 27707 - August 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/08/foodinspectionreports--1-.png)
Health Inspection Reports
[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Restaurants 27707 - August 2026
Top scores went to Eastcut Sandwich Bar and Zephyr Coffee, each with a perfect 100 and no demerits.
![[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/08/council818.png)
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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Changes in 4-3 Vote
Council members also extended Durham’s affordable housing bond timeline and approved federal funding agreements for several South Durham transportation projects.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 18, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.