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Moriah Ridge Project Up for Consideration by Durham Council
The annexation of 168 acres along Mt. Moriah Road from Orange County for M/I Homes to build as many as 1,000 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes got an unfavorable recommendation from the Durham Planning Commission in December. Now the Moriah Ridge proposal is on the agenda for the Durham City Council’s work session on Thursday. Read about it in…
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Durham City Council Approves Brickworks Rezoning
The Durham City Council unanimously approved the zoning map change for the massive Brickworks project during Tuesday’s meeting, advancing a transformative development on 95.48 acres formerly designated for light industrial use. Proposed by Charlotte-based SpaceCraft, the project will feature 1,880 residential units, including apartments and townhouses, alongside mixed-use commercial space. The decision follows a 9-1…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by Durham Schools Shortfall
Less than an inch of snow fell outside my house in South Durham, but the sub-freezing temperatures were enough to persuade Durham Public Schools leaders to cancel for the day. The kids want to sled. We’ll see what happens. How are you spending this snow day? Send pictures to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com! Don’t forget that Durham libraries are available…
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Durham Public Schools Faces $7M Budget Shortfall Amid Transparency Push
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday to tackle a projected $7-million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, driven by underbudgeted expenses and rising costs in key areas. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis has committed to a transparent approach, promising regular updates and opportunities for community input. The district’s new chief finance…
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North Carolina Joins Legal Challenge Against Birthright Citizenship Order
North Carolina has joined 20 states, the District of Columbia, and San Francisco in a federal lawsuit challenging a new executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The controversial order, signed hours after his inauguration, declares that children born in the United States to certain noncitizen parents will no…
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[SoDu Alert] Weather Concerns Cause Early Durham Afterschool Program Closures
Durham Public Schools will end afterschool programs at 4 p.m. today ahead of the expected arrival of inclement winter weather. This affects year-round schools like Hope Valley and Pearsontown elementary schools. Traditional-calendar schools are off today anyway. The district is continuing to monitor weather forecasts as administrators consider how it could affect tomorrow’s school operations.…
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Brickworks Development on Durham Council Agenda
The Durham City Council will consider several significant items during tonight’s meeting, including the proposed Brickworks development, a massive project that could bring up to 1,880 residential units and 49,500 square feet of commercial space to a 95-acre site near U.S. Highway 70 and East End Avenue. Another rezoning request, for Davis Park West, proposes…
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Libraries Provide Warming Centers
Durham County Library branches are open as warming centers today and tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing shelter from the chilly weather at the following locations: The National Weather Service has issued a cold-weather advisory from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with possible wind-chill temperatures as low as 2 degrees above…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – Jan. 21, 2025
This week, we remember the lives of community members who have recently passed. Services include a celebration of life for Danny Dowell Goodwin, 78, at Immaculate Conception Church in Durham on Jan. 21, and a memorial for Madeline Wilson Allen, 61, at Brier Pointe Retirement Community on Jan. 22. Upcoming services also honor Willie Mae…
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Need Something to Do, Durham?
Looking for exciting ways to stay active, creative, and connected this week in South Durham? From the Cold Outside Scavenger Hunt for kids at South Regional Library to Pickleball for ages 55+ at the Community Family Life and Recreation Center, there’s something for everyone. Teens can explore wellness and creativity at Project TRIUMPH at the…
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What’s on the Durham Public Schools Menu Jan. 20-24, 2025?
We’d love to give the full rundown on free breakfast and lunch at Durham Public Schools this week, but the nutrition services department didn’t include what they’re feeding kids in the year-round schools on Jan. 21. (Traditional-calendar students are still out on Tuesday, while year-round kids are back in class.) But we can share what…
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