April 26, 2024 - Southpoint Access

New School Meal Standards Reduce Sugar in Years Ahead

Nutrition standards for meals in South Durham schools should see less sugar and more flexibility with menu planning between Fall…

The last time Durham Public Schools tried to implement a brand new structure for classified worker pay, the district sent…

In Depth: Answering your questions about North Carolina’s gas tax suspension
on October 14, 2026 at 9:35 pm
North Carolina drivers are starting to see gas prices come down following the state’s suspension of its 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax. But viewers still have questions.
EPA rollbacks could shift pollution costs to NC families, report says
on October 14, 2026 at 9:27 pm
A new report from Environmental Protection Network examines the potential health and pollution impacts of recent EPA regulatory rollbacks.
Pittsboro childcare worker facing 11 new child abuse charges
on October 14, 2026 at 9:15 pm
A Pittsboro childcare worker, who was previously released on bond, is back in jail and facing 11 new child abuse charges.
6 from eastern NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 Presidential election
on October 14, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Newly unsealed federal indictments show that six people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.
Expert testifies about DNA evidence in UNC student murder trial
on October 14, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Forensic Scientist Erin Ermish took the stand in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial Wednesday morning. She testified about testing swabs from Hedgepeth's body, blood in Jordan McCrary's car, and DNA on the Bacardi rum bottle the prosecution says is the murder weapon.

NC daycare worker faces 18 misdemeanor child abuse charges involving at least three children,
by Cindy Bae on October 15, 2026 at 12:29 am
A daycare worker in Chatham County is facing additional misdemeanor child abuse charges involving a 1-year-old child, court documents show.
Hilary Swank, 52, expecting her 3rd child
on October 14, 2026 at 11:39 pm
The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
911 call reveals frantic response at address where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive
on October 14, 2026 at 11:33 pm
A newly obtained 911 call show the frantic response to finding Hayden Panettiere unresponsive.
Luna, a small California dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone National Park, is reunited with her owners
on October 14, 2026 at 11:23 pm
Luna, a small dog from California, who had been on the loose in Yellowstone for a month, was reunited with her owners.
North Carolina voters head to polls as early voting begins
by Michael Perchick on October 14, 2026 at 11:23 pm
In-person early voting begins Thursday across North Carolina ahead of the November midterm elections.