October 12, 2024 - Southpoint Access

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Oct. 14-18

Wes PlattOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: It’s…

[Election 2024] Data Shows Migrants Aren’t Taking Jobs from Blacks, Hispanics

Southpoint AccessOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen…

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Former Chapel Hill High teacher sentenced to at least 9 years for sex with student
on October 1, 2026 at 7:23 pm
According to court documents, David Bennett pleaded guilty to six charges, including indecent liberties with a student, and will spend between 9 and 16 years in federal prison.
After murders of Zoe Welsh, Iryna Zarutska, NC lawmakers face questions over mental health funding
on October 1, 2026 at 6:56 pm
Sen. Danny Britt, who helped craft Iryna’s Law, said North Carolina has not provided enough funding for the criminal justice and mental health reforms to work as intended.
Balcony failure prompts evaluation at North Hills apartment complex, city says permits are needed
on October 1, 2026 at 5:44 pm
WRAL received several anonymous complaints from tenants living at the Lassiter at North Hills, claiming a fourth-floor balcony had collapsed sometime in early August. A spokesperson for the city of Raleigh confirmed the city was made aware of the balcony failure this week.
Hatteras Island reopens to visitors, N.C. traffic remains slow
on October 1, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Visitors are now allowed back on Hatteras Island after NCDOT lifted all entry restrictions Thursday.
RTI to cut 200 more jobs as it looks to streamline operations
on October 1, 2026 at 4:46 pm
The nonprofit research organization, which has slashed staff in recent years to adjust to federal research grant cuts, said Thursday that the latest round is part of a broader effort to streamline its structure to strengthen long-term performance.

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Man faces child sex crime charges after Durham apartment raid that startled neighbors
by Tamara Scott on October 1, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Durham police said they executed a warrant with the help of the FBI's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Wet Weekend Ahead
by WTVD on October 1, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Cooler temperatures this weekend and a chance of rain.
Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say
by AP on October 1, 2026 at 6:42 pm
Christa Pike remained alive Thursday, her lawyers said Thursday, a day after she survived a failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder in what Tennessee's governor called a "deeply disturbing" procedure.
Students speak out after stopping school bus when driver has medical emergency
on October 1, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Pennsylvania high school students are speaking out after rushing to help their school bus driver during a medical emergency.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronaut bringing 100-year-old heirloom on space station trip
on October 1, 2026 at 6:04 pm
The crew launched to the International Space Station on Thursday morning.