April 9, 2025 - Southpoint Access

South Durham Jobs Update: Where the Economy Gained and Slipped in February

February 2025 brought modest shifts to the Durham-Chapel Hill job market, with several key sectors showing small job losses, even…

News Schools

Lyons Farm Elementary School will benefit from today’s Grown Up Book Fair at Letters Bookshop in downtown Durham. The event,…

The Durham Planning Commission on Tuesday approved planned development residential zoning for two properties in the South Durham area. The…

Tillis criticizes energy policy, warns GOP faces losses as NC debates data center costs
on October 15, 2026 at 7:46 pm
At an energy conference in Cary, lawmakers and advocates discussed how to meet growing electricity demand without leaving households paying for infrastructure built to serve tech companies.
Food Lion’s website and app are down
on October 15, 2026 at 7:43 pm
The Food Lion website and app are not working. The company is urging customers to use Instacart, DoorDash or Uber Eats to place online orders until service is restored.
Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide
on October 15, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Officials are investigating after deputies responding to a wellness check discovered the couple unresponsive and suffering bullet wounds inside a Hoke County home.
Sheriff: Suspect in Martin County standoff dead
on October 15, 2026 at 6:04 pm
Martin County Sheriff Drew Robinson said the suspect at the center of Thursday's standoff near Jamesville has died.
Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina with a blood clot
on October 15, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot. Hurts was injured two weeks ago against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf. He traveled with the team to London for their game against Jacksonv...

'Hotober': Near-record highs through Friday, coats this weekend
by WTVD on October 15, 2026 at 8:48 pm
Near-record highs will be possible through the end of the week.
Pope Leo 'slept well' as his lung cancer recovery continues, Vatican says
on October 15, 2026 at 8:46 pm
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
Mom says daughter Rasheka Crudup was killed by man she had been in relationship with
by Cindy Bae on October 15, 2026 at 8:43 pm
A family is grieving the loss of Rasheka Crudup, who was killed by a man she knew, her mom says.
Mother charged in Great Wolf Lodge murders 'never wanted to get pregnant,' family claims
by WPVI on October 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Police wrote in a search warrant that Harrison's mother-in-law claimed Metallica Harrison "never wanted to get pregnant" and resented her three-year-old son because she lost one-on-one time with her husband.
Feds investigating letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to multiple Congressional offices
on October 15, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Several federal agencies are investigating "multiple letters containing suspicious substances," that were mailed nation wide, according to a notice sent to Senate staff.