Category: Local Government

Durham School Officials Reaffirm Safety Commitment in Wake of Minneapolis Mass Shooting

Support our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! After a shooting in Minneapolis that killed at least two children and wounded 17 other people, Durham Public Schools leaders issued a statement … Continue reading Durham School Officials Reaffirm Safety Commitment in Wake of Minneapolis Mass Shooting

SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. 🧭 TOP ISSUES … Continue reading SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham Police Department reported a marked decrease in violent crime - but not in every neighborhood, and not in … Continue reading [SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease

A Freeway Reimagined: Durham to Weigh Bold Visions for NC 147

When the Durham Freeway (NC Highway 147) was constructed through the heart of the city in the 1970s, it came at a steep cost: vibrant, predominantly Black neighborhoods were razed, … Continue reading A Freeway Reimagined: Durham to Weigh Bold Visions for NC 147

Durham Sees 19.5% Drop in Violent Crime in Q2 2025

The Durham Police Department’s latest quarterly report shows encouraging progress on violent crime, even as property crimes remain a persistent challenge, especially in fast-growing areas like South Durham. According to … Continue reading Durham Sees 19.5% Drop in Violent Crime in Q2 2025

[SeeGov Enhanced] Council Approves Three Durham Development Projects, Plus Northgate Plan

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham City Council members Monday night unanimously approved three projects that will bring hundreds of apartments to the South Durham … Continue reading [SeeGov Enhanced] Council Approves Three Durham Development Projects, Plus Northgate Plan

Durham Celebrates Minority Entrepreneurs in October

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham entrepreneurs, mark your calendars. The City of Durham is once again hosting its annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) … Continue reading Durham Celebrates Minority Entrepreneurs in October

Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A new development at Carpenter Fletcher Road and NC Highway 55 could bring 200 apartments – including 31 affordable housing … Continue reading Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project

[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – August 2025

Welcome to the August edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to … Continue reading [SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – August 2025

Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! An independent audit of Durham Public Schools’ finances during the controversial 2023-24 academic year reveals problems with bank account reconciliation, … Continue reading Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings

Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents planning around the long weekend should take note of several service changes for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. … Continue reading Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day