sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 22, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
News
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Value Stores Hold Edge as Average Price Dips
The average basket fell about 50 cents this week to $66.32 - a small drop, but a real one.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 21, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
News
Ebola: Scary, but Low Risk for Durham and NC
The outbreak is serious overseas, but health officials expect little risk to the United States.
sodu daily live blog
SoDu Daily: May 20, 2026
Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – May 19, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Business
Durham Health-Data Firms Target RWE and NoviSci Rebrand as Pedestal Health and Headwater Science
The Durham-based companies say the new brands reflect a shared push to modernize evidence generation for drug development and patient care.
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SoDu We Photo Galleries
[Gallery] St. Barbara Greek Festival 2026
Greek cuisine, iconography tours, and lively dancers provided an entertaining weekend in South Durham.
sodu week in review
SoDu We Have Favorites: Voting Time!
Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors' favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!
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durham public schools
[SeeGov] Durham County Proposes $10.9M Increase for Public Schools
That's less than half what Durham Public Schools has requested for the upcoming school year, hoping to cover higher wages for classified staff.
SoDu Shopping Basket
SoDu Shopping Basket: Average Basket Price Virtually Unchanged This Week
The average basket is $66.82, with Aldi posting the lowest total and the familiar gap holding between value stores and premium chains in South Durham.
events
OPA! Greek Festival Returns to South Durham This Weekend
The popular event at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - running May 16-17 - includes Greek cuisine, dancing, and marketplace vendors.