June 18, 2024 - Southpoint Access

[SoDu Reading Room] Could Increased Physical Activity Mean Mentally Healthier Durham Kids?

North Carolina students’ mental health is improving as they become more physically active, according to the results of the 2023…

In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a…

Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE
on October 13, 2026 at 1:43 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about trillionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Footage shows first police interaction with Miguel Salguero-Olivares in UNC student murder trial
on October 13, 2026 at 1:23 pm
Testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. The state’s second witness of the day was now-former SBI Agent Cesar Gutierrez, who participated in law enforcement’s first interview with Miguel Salguero-Olivares in 2021.
Car hit UNC students' home; suspect at large
on October 13, 2026 at 1:07 pm
A house in Chapel Hill is badly damaged after a car ran into it early Tuesday morning.
Two Carowinds rides temporarily closed in NC after Six Flags death in Georgia
on October 13, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Carowinds in Charlotte temporarily closed two roller coasters following a person's death on the Six Flags 'Goliath' roller coaster on Monday.
SpaceX launch delivers brain research and vision technology to space station
on October 13, 2026 at 1:01 pm
The cargo mission delivers experiments to the International Space Station to investigate brain health, antibiotic resistance, plant diseases and advanced manufacturing, using the unique conditions of space.

Police identify 42-year-old man killed after being ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster
on October 13, 2026 at 3:52 pm
A Six Flags spokesperson said "we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation."
Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign after allegations of improper conduct: White House
on October 13, 2026 at 3:35 pm
The White House says Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign after coming under severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct
Bay Area woman Rong Yuan poisoned by co-worker David Xu speaks out for 1st time after his felony conviction expunged by judge
on October 13, 2026 at 3:27 pm
A Berkeley engineer whose co-worker was convicted of poisoning her is speaking publicly about the case for the first time.
National Weather Service confirms how many tornadoes ripped through central NC on Oct. 11
by Cruz Medina on October 13, 2026 at 1:52 pm
The National Weather Service is conducting surveys this week to confirm damage caused by Sunday's severe weather outbreak.
Celebrate 55 years of Disney World magic with exclusive anniversary merch
by WTVD on October 13, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Bring home the magic: Disney World unveils 55th anniversary collectibles.