April 17, 2025 - Southpoint Access

DPS Board Member Umstead Joins Governor’s Council

Bettina Umstead, a member of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, has been appointed to Gov. Josh Stein’s Advisory…

Powerful Democratic Virginia lawmaker Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
on October 22, 2026 at 2:03 pm
Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas says she won't be “bullied” by the federal government after being charged with drug trafficking and money laundering. The charges come months after an FBI search of Lucas' district office and a neighboring cannabis shop. The Justice Department announ...
Closing arguments set in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial
on October 22, 2026 at 1:34 pm
Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgeoeth in 2012.
Last concert at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh canceled, final show is Friday
on October 22, 2026 at 12:56 pm
The concert that was slated to be Red Hat Amphitheater's final event at its current location has been canceled.
US jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, lowest since July
on October 22, 2026 at 12:43 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment claims fell to 194,000 last week, the fewest in three months and another sign that layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy extraordinary job security.
Higher power bills loom this winter — even for households using less
on October 22, 2026 at 12:35 pm
Duke Energy customers could face higher rates and the loss of a $42 monthly discount this winter, adding pressure to budgets already stretched thin.

‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer known as Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge
on October 22, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Braden Peters is charged with giving the girl alcohol until she was drunk and then sexually assaulting her when she visited him in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Russell Brand trial: What to know as 6 women testify in actor's rape and sexual assault trial in London
on October 22, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in a London trial.
Faith Hedgepeth murder trial: Closing arguments underway for Miguel Salguero Olivares, the man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Faith Hedgepeth was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when she was fatally beaten in her off-campus apartment in 2012.
Celebrate the Moana Disney+ release with toys and books inspired by the film
by WTVD on October 22, 2026 at 1:32 pm
Now on Disney+: Shop our ultimate Moana toy list to celebrate the live-action film's streaming release.
NYC subway train shove: 90-year-old recalls attack as police search for suspect
on October 22, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Police are searching for a suspect accused of pushing 90-year-old Dr. C.G. Wang from an E train and onto a platform on October 6.