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durham public schools

Minimum pay for DPS support staff trails city and county wages

DPS’s minimum pay for support staff is $1 below Durham County’s and nearly $7 below the city’s. Local leaders will discuss the gap and what it means for schools.

Obituaries

[In Memoriam] Durham obituary update: Memorials, funerals planned through Saturday

Southpoint Access has updated its Durham obituary listings with 24 recent notices, including funeral, graveside, and memorial services scheduled across Durham from Wednesday through Saturday.

drinking water

Durham reservoirs fall below 40% after Isaias brings little watershed rain

A powerful storm affected communities across North Carolina, but Durham’s drinking-water reservoirs got little relief. Readily accessible supply has fallen to 92 days, and officials say Stage 3 restrictions remain possible.

planning

Lakewood plan calls for affordable homes, safer streets

What should come next for Lakewood, West End, and Lyon Park? A proposed neighborhood plan calls for affordable housing, safer streets, and changes at the Shoppes at Lakewood. Here’s what’s up for discussion Oct. 13, along with four development cases.

national weather service

Durham faces damaging wind, brief tornado risks Sunday

Durham could see damaging winds and brief tornadoes Sunday, with the main storm risk between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Here’s what to know before heading out.

durham

South Durham in Five: A fallen firefighter, Lowe’s Grove, gas taxes, Isaias, and housing

Five stories to catch up on, plus Crime Watch, restaurant inspections, grocery prices, jobs, early voting, and a rainy weekend’s worth of plans.

durham public schools

[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS seeks a plan for old Lowe’s Grove School after $18.5 million restoration estimate

What’s next for the old Lowe’s Grove School? An $18.5 million restoration estimate has DPS weighing its options, alongside updates on express bus stops, budget changes, and contract oversight.

sodu crime watch

[SoDu Crime Watch] Vehicle-related theft leads latest update

The Oct. 2-8 roundup includes 105 selected property and financial reports and arrest entries naming three people under our serious-charge screen. Which reports were closest to you?

News

N.C. gas-tax pause starts Saturday

A 15-gallon fill-up could save SoDu drivers up to $6.15, but the full 41-cent cut may not show up at the pump right away. Here’s what to expect and how the state plans to protect road funding.

national weather service

Isaias nears Gulf Coast; Durham’s rain could last through Sunday night

Isaias is nearing the Gulf Coast, and Durham’s weekend rain could linger through Sunday night. Here’s what to know about rainfall, storm risks, and outdoor plans.

News

[SoDu We Dine] Two South Durham restaurants receive B grades in latest inspections

Ten South Durham food-service spots were inspected Oct. 1-7. Two earned B grades, and one climbed nine points back into A territory. Did one of your regular stops make the list?

News

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 8, 2026

What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!