News
Every DPS kindergartner to receive 10 new books as Book Harvest expands program
Ten new books, chosen by each child and theirs to keep. Book Harvest’s Books for K is expanding to every DPS kindergartner this October.
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Commentary
[COLUMN] North Carolina should invest in the local news its communities need
California’s new journalism law gives North Carolina a chance to think about how small local newsrooms can keep doing their work.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 1, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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Morgan Farm's return among housing proposals in October neighborhood meetings
What’s proposed near N.C. 751, Grandale Drive, and Farrington Mill Road? Upcoming neighborhood meetings offer a chance to ask questions and share concerns.
SoDu Shopping Basket
Aldi’s basket drops below $50 as SoDu grocery average falls
Lower beef and apple prices kept Aldi out front, while Food Lion and Walmart also got cheaper. Where could your grocery list cost less this week?*
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News
[SoDu We Dine] Every restaurant in latest Durham inspection batch earned an A
Fourteen restaurants and food-service spots made this week’s list, with scores ranging from 93 to 99.5. Did one of your regular stops get inspected?
News
Tickets for Teachers says Durham program has distributed more than $50,000 in event tickets
More than 1,800 Durham Public Schools employees have received donated event tickets worth more than $50,000. What Triangle venue or team should join the effort?
fuel economy standards
Three things to know about the new federal fuel economy rules
Could future cars cost less but use more gas? Here’s what South Durham drivers can take away from the new standards.
drinking water
Durham’s reservoirs are 44% full. Here’s this week’s water supply update.
Stage 2 water restrictions are still in place. How much water does the city have left, and what can you do to help conserve it?
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seegov
[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham commissioners push back on Head Start overhaul, launch child care task force
A federal proposal could change how Durham's youngest children get care. What did county commissioners do Monday night, and what's next for three school sites?
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Sept. 29, 2026
Remembering Durham neighbors, with funeral, memorial, and graveside services scheduled this week and into October.
durham board of county commissioners
Durham County commissioners to weigh child care task force, wastewater financing
Could a new task force help more Durham families find affordable care for babies and toddlers? Commissioners will consider that idea Monday, along with wastewater financing, a response to proposed Head Start changes, and an investigation of a former landfill site.