sodu week in review
SoDu Week in Review: June 20, 2026
A quick catch-up on Durham stories from June 15–19, including public safety, City Council, graduations, grocery prices, reader favorites, weekend events, and community notes.
sodu week in review
Heat Advisory in Effect Today
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
![[Gallery] Cars and Coffee June 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/carshowfeature.png)
sodu week in review
[Gallery] Cars and Coffee June 2026
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
![[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/fieldday6.png)
sodu week in review
[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026
Plus, catch up on news you might've missed from the past week in Southpoint Access!
![[SeeGov] Durham Homelessness Plan, Potential Election Changes, Police Tech, and Brenntag Pollution Concerns](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2026/05/weekreview523.png)
sodu week in review
[SeeGov] Durham Homelessness Plan, Potential Election Changes, Police Tech, and Brenntag Pollution Concerns
Durham council members reviewed a homelessness strategy, possible election changes, police technology spending, and water quality concerns tied to the Brenntag site.
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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!
sodu week in review
Duke Street Closures Continue in Late May
Get used to finding detours to downtown from South Durham!
sodu week in review
Good Cookies? Ashleigh Ratchford Goes Next Level!
The owner of Durham's Ashleigh Bakes Daily shared her story in a Q&A with Next Level Local's Michelle Johnson.
sodu week in review
Durham County Weighs Up to $240M Bond Refinancing Monday
Draft documents show the county wants to refinance older debt and shift borrowing for voter-approved school projects into longer-term financing.
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Morgan Farm, Bella Ridge, and Patterson Hall Await City Council Consideration
Plus, Creekside Elementary Needs Your Votes for a Bartaco teacher appreciation event!
sodu week in review
DPS Board Weighs Teacher Retention and Major Magnet Bus Changes
Plus, highlights from the week, including Local News Day, Tickets for Teachers, and the latest SoDu Shopping Basket!
sodu week in review
The Demise of Leandro Raises More Concerns About Durham School Funding
Plus, what's ahead for the Durham Planning Commission? And did you catch the Office Hours interview with author and veteran game designer Richard Dansky?