durham public schools
DPS Foundation Funds Wellness & Innovation - South Durham Schools Among Grantees
Annual school grants are part of the foundation's commitment to innovative and equitable public schools in Durham.
News
Locally Aware
SoDu Morning Brief: Vehicles Continue to Draw Property Crimes
Today's weather: Sunny with a high near 72, but we should avoid outdoor burning due to increased fire risk.
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Politics
[SoDu Alert] Durham Municipal Election 2025: Williams Prevails as Mayor; Middleton Falls to Burris
Matt Kopac appears to unseat DeDreana Freeman in Ward 1, while Chelsea Cook remains the representative for Ward 3 despite a challenge from Diana Medoff.
nonprofits
Durham Student Volunteers to Be Honored This Weekend
Local students from Durham public, private, and charter schools are getting awards from the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center at Frontier RTP on Nov. 8.
Life and Legacy
SoDu Morning Brief: Sunny Skies Expected for Election Day
Plus, remembering Durham neighbors who recently passed away in the latest Southpoint Access obituaries.
durham public schools
DPS, NCCU Team for Professional Development Event at Durham Megachurch
The $15,000 speaking fee and hosting location at World Overcomers Christian Church has drawn some pushback.
theater
Hillside High Opens 2025–26 Season with “Akeelah and the Bee”
Set in South Los Angeles, “Akeelah and the Bee” follows an 11-year-old spelling prodigy whose grit and community support carry her from local bees to the national stage.
Your Week Ahead
SoDu Morning Brief: More Than 14,500 Cast Early Ballots in Durham
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from the Durham Board of County Commissioners work session to chair exercises to the lowdown on maximizing Social Security.
sodu we watch our government
SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham City Council - Nov. 3, 2025
Durham City Council meets Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. All items are on consent - here are the biggest contracts, audits, and what to watch for South Durham.
Birth Reports
Welcome to the World - Durham Births September 2025
From Regan to Marcos, Southpoint Access invites you to say hello to our new little neighbors. They were born in Durham in September.
sodu week in review
SoDu Week in Review: Electric Buses Join Durham School Fleet, Participatory Budget Voting Begins, NC Fights Back on SNAP
Plus, you can celebrate grandparents and check out the library's North Carolina Collection today!
Viewpoints and Voices
SoDu Morning Brief: Cool, Sunny SoDu Halloween - Chilly Night Ahead
Are you ready for tonight's trick-or-treating weather? Plus, how will N.C. be affected when SNAP funding ends Nov. 1?