January 29, 2024 - Southpoint Access

DPS Transportation Troubles Return This Week

It’s not entirely clear why at least 25 school buses weren’t available for their routes in Durham Public Schools on…

Michelle Burton, a career educator and former president of the Durham Association of Educators, was born in Chicago to a…

Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for the death of Tupac Shakur
on October 13, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for the murder of Tupac Shakur 30 years ago.
Food and ride inspections begin at 2026 N.C. State Fair
on October 13, 2026 at 7:40 pm
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Labor Commission inspected nearly 100 carnival rides, including the new 230-foot-tall ferris wheel.
President Trump to visit North Carolina Oct. 20 as Republicans work to gain ground
on October 13, 2026 at 7:35 pm
President Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Oct. 20 for a rally in Greenville. Trump’s visit comes as Republicans work to gain ground in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.
Wake County deputies seize 14 kilograms of cocaine after traffic stop
on October 13, 2026 at 6:58 pm
They found three kilograms of cocaine in the car with the help of a K9 officer, along with an illegal handgun. Deputies then searched Ramos' home and found an additional 11 kilograms of cocaine. -
Kentucky company tells NC State football fans they'll wait even longer for Brazil game refunds
on October 13, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Public records from the Kentucky Secretary of State's office show 'Athlete Advantage' has officially administratively dissolved this October, while it is still in the process of refunding thousands of dollars back to NC State and UVA fans.

Who is Miguel Salguero-Olivares? Details emerge about man on trial in Faith Hedgepeth killing
by Steve Daniels on October 13, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Miguel Salguero-Olivares arrived in the United States from Guatemala with his single mother in 2010, when he was 17 years old.
Pleasant week of weather ahead with near-record highs
by WTVD on October 13, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Near-record highs will be possible through much of this week.
Pope surgery update: Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed
on October 13, 2026 at 8:37 pm
In the latest Pope Leo surgery news, the Vatican says he has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. He has lung adenocarcinoma.
NC consumer gas prices reporting tool 'Fuel Check' launched as gas tax law in effect
by Sean Coffey on October 13, 2026 at 8:17 pm
The NC Fuel Check tool will be used to investigate gas stations suspected of unfair business practices during the state's gas tax suspension.
Florida executes a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence
by AP on October 13, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Florida has executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in 2008 so he could get on death row and avoid spending the rest of his days in jail.