Independent news and updates for South Durham, covering local development, government, health, and community life.

Durham School Board Celebrates Student Wins, Then Confronts Hard Budget Choices

Plus, a gallery of photos from the March 28 lacrosse game between the Durham Warbirds and the Apex Orcas.

[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 20: Fist My Bump

Join Nerdspresso hosts Jeff Stanford and South Durham’s own Wes Platt for Phase II of this caffeinated celebration of all things geek. In the 20th episode, we're talking about Project Hail Mary and the talented Mr. Ryan Gosling.

Thoughts on Roboteachers?

Share your feedback about the idea promoted this week by First Lady Melania Trump.

DPS Board to Weigh Budget Plan, Resolution Urging State Budget Passage

Durham school leaders are asking county commissioners for more local funding while pressing state lawmakers to end a budget delay they say is affecting pay, hiring, and planning.

SoDu Shopping Basket: Aldi Holds On as Low-Cost Leader

Walmart ($52.16) and Food Lion ($53.75) are the closest behind this week in South Durham.

Preservation Durham Home Tour Takes Us Back in Time with Hope Valley

Get a look at the historic South Durham neighborhood as it celebrates 100 years.

Durham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 23, 2026: Farmland Milestone and a Budget Crossroads

The board celebrates 25 years of farmland preservation, backs a jobs-heavy Welcome Venture Park deal, and lifts up second-chance reentry and fair housing work, while confronting a budget “inflection point."

One Week Left to Support Local News and Music at Rogers-Herr Middle

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is a great time to do it. Your subscription helps sustain the reporting you rely on, and a share of that revenue will go directly to the Rogers-Herr boosters.

In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – March 24, 2026

Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.

Power Outage Strikes South Durham

At least 5,000 customers in Woodcroft, Hope Valley area reportedly without power tonight.

Rezoning Radar: Neighborhood Meetings Ahead - March 23, 2026

Projects range from a 225-townhome development off Virgil Road and a 437-home conservation subdivision on Farrington Mill Road to a self-storage proposal tied to annexation along U.S. 70 East and Leesville Road.

[Health Inspection Reports] Area Restaurants 27560 - March 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to Starbucks at 1017 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, scoring 100 with demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Cracker Barrel #461 with a score of 90.5.