May 20, 2025 - Southpoint Access

South Durham’s Heather Hindin Named Executive Director of Harper’s Home

Harper’s Home, a Durham-based nonprofit that will provide temporary housing for families of pediatric patients at Duke Children’s Hospital, has…

The Piedmont Wildlife Center this week commemorates World Turtle Day on Thursday with an all-outdoor, family-friendly free event that includes…

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available.…

40-year-old man killed in Granville County shooting
on October 13, 2026 at 12:02 pm
A 40-year-old man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound on Sunday.
Two North Carolinians dead from West Nile Virus
on October 13, 2026 at 10:56 am
Two adults from Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year.
Did you see it? SpaceX launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning
on October 13, 2026 at 9:43 am
A SpaceX launch was visible in North Carolina skies on Tuesday morning.
Ask the Meteorologist: How are ratings assigned to tornadoes?
on October 13, 2026 at 9:10 am
The National Weather Service and Emergency Management will survey damage sites, using damage indicators and degrees of damage to assign an EF rating.
Man killed in e-bike crash in Fayetteville
on October 13, 2026 at 9:06 am
A man on an e-bike died when he was hit by an SUV in Fayetteville on Monday night.

Cornell University investigation: Accused student asks for gag order
on October 13, 2026 at 11:28 am
Lawyers for an accused Cornell student have asked the judge for a gag order to prevent public comments about the case.
Pope Leo heads to hospital ahead of surgery to remove lung nodule
on October 13, 2026 at 11:19 am
Pope Leo XIV left the Vatican bound for the hospital to have a lung nodule removed.
Pleasant week of weather ahead with near-record highs
by WTVD on October 13, 2026 at 11:14 am
Multiple tornadoes were reported across Central NC on Sunday.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
on October 13, 2026 at 10:59 am
Duane Davis was convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is the only person ever charged in the death of Tupac Shakur.
Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
on October 13, 2026 at 10:49 am
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast