June 22, 2025 - Southpoint Access

[Southpoint Spotlight] From Barber to Boxyard: How Kindred Spirit Is Pouring Light into South Durham

Wes PlattJune 22, 2025June 22, 2025

When COVID-19 shuttered businesses across the country, longtime barber Monique Mackey didn’t just sit still – she lit a match.…

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