SoDu We Have Favorites 2026
SoDu We Have Favorites 2026: Welcome to the Finals!
The top three finalists in each category now compete to be the winners of our inaugural contest.
News
![[SoDu Spotlight] Summer Social Club Offers Screen-Free Break](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/socialclub61.png)
Youth Activities
[SoDu Spotlight] Summer Social Club Offers Screen-Free Break
Camp operator Kate Mauldin, a parent of tweens and licensed school psychologist, offers programs with a maximum of 12 students per week.
![[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/fieldday6.png)
sodu week in review
[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
durham public schools
Pearsontown Principal Cunningham Moving on to District Leadership Role
Dr. Asia Cunningham, a Milken Educator Award winner recognized for her focus on family engagement and student success, becomes Durham Public Schools' next Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Food Lion Takes #1 Spot as Fresh Market Tops $100
Food Lion posts the lowest total at $51.47, with Aldi ($53.03) and Walmart ($53.68) close behind. Fresh Market hits $102.73 - a $51.26 spread for the same 17 staples.
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Schools
[SeeGov] Durham County Budget Hearing Centers on Calls for Higher DPS Classified Staff Pay
At Tuesday's public hearing, school workers and advocates urged Durham County commissioners to fully fund Durham Public Schools and raise support staff pay to a living wage.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 27, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
Southpoint Access
Welcome to the SoDu Crew - May 2026
Taking a moment to say hello to recent Southpoint Access subscribers!
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 26, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 26, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
durham public schools
Changing Together: Personnel Reports for Durham Public Schools - May 2026
This roundup tracks the names, roles, and schools tied to recent Durham Public Schools personnel changes.
![[SeeGov] Durham Homelessness Plan, Potential Election Changes, Police Tech, and Brenntag Pollution Concerns](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/weekreview523.png)
sodu week in review
[SeeGov] Durham Homelessness Plan, Potential Election Changes, Police Tech, and Brenntag Pollution Concerns
Durham council members reviewed a homelessness strategy, possible election changes, police technology spending, and water quality concerns tied to the Brenntag site.