[SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 27, 2025 – Heat of the Southwest Sun

Welcome to your SoDu Week in Review, the Saturday roundup that goes to all of our readers - free and paid alike. Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and … Continue reading [SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 27, 2025 – Heat of the Southwest Sun

[Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Most nights around 3 a.m., I wake up with the same uneasy feeling. The first thought that surfaces is usually some version … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

[Nerdspresso] The Real Genius of Val Kilmer

I was in high school in 1985. One of my buddies had gotten a job at a movie theater and promised to get us all into a show for free. … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] The Real Genius of Val Kilmer

[Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls

In 2007, I spent over a year searching for my forever home. I had a long list of must-haves - so long that even my amazing realtor gently suggested I … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls

Cancer Death Rates Decline, but New Cases Rise Among Women

U.S. cancer death rates have fallen by 34% since 1991, saving an estimated 4.5 million lives, according to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics, 2025. However, the report also highlights … Continue reading Cancer Death Rates Decline, but New Cases Rise Among Women

[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs

The FDA is banning FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used in candies, baked goods, frozen desserts, and some medications, citing links to cancer in lab rats. Manufacturers must … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs

[Raising Durham] Main Character Energy: Life Beyond Your “Expiration Date”

Writes Heather Hindin: "This idea of “not being seen” is universal, even if the specifics differ. The frustration of being defined by a single trait—whether it’s your age, your body size, or your job title—can feel stifling."

[Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying

The birthday card read: Two plane tickets to the destination of your choice! A fabulous 40th birthday gift that would delight anyone, right? WRONG! My palms were clammy as I … Continue reading [Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying

Durham Council Approves Four Development Projects

A former Extended Stay America hotel on N.C. Highway 55, just south of Interstate 40 in South Durham, on Monday won approval for conversion into 126 multifamily homes by Vivo … Continue reading Durham Council Approves Four Development Projects

New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients

TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA) and Unite for HER have launched Care for HER, a campaign aimed at addressing health disparities among Black breast cancer patients through integrative … Continue reading New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients

[In Memoriam] Kathleen Ann Bennett Newman, 85

The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Kathleen Ann Bennett Newman entered eternal rest at home on May 22. She was 85. Newman had courageously opted for … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Kathleen Ann Bennett Newman, 85

[In Memoriam] Mary Alice Eubanks, 101

The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Mary Alice D. Eubanks passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 13. She was 101. She was … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Mary Alice Eubanks, 101