Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Food Lion Slips Ahead of the Pack
South Durham grocery prices continued a slight downward trend.
News
Southpoint Access
Can South Durham Buck the Trend and Support Local News?
Most people assume “someone else” funds journalism. In South Durham, that someone is us.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 8-14
A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.
Development
Durham Council Approves Leigh Village Center, Creekside Projects
Council split on Leigh Village Center, unanimously advanced Creekside mixed-use in night of major land-use votes.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Feb. 17, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Strolling Toward March
Got something planned this month? Add your events to our calendar!
sodu week in review
Durham Planning Commission Recommends Against Morgan Farm
The project - a scaled down version of the previously rejected Sheffield Farms - had been described by one opponent as "lipstick on a pig." But City Council could still approve the project.
durham public schools
DPS "Evening" Shines Again This Month
The 45th annual event, set for Feb. 24 at Durham Performing Arts Center, raises money for the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund.
SoDu How-To
Early Voting Starts Today in Durham
Voters have access to eight sites ahead of the March 3 election day.
Kitchen Table
SoDu Shopping Basket: Walmart Stays Cheapest as Average Grocery Cost Dips This Week
South Durham grocery prices edged downward on average.
health alert
Measles Exposure Confirmed in South Durham
An infected and contagious individual visited at least three locations, including the Goodwill on Garrett Road, Chubby's Tacos, and Plato's Closet near The Streets at Southpoint.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 1-7
A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.