June 24, 2025 - Southpoint Access

[SoDu How-To] Prepare for N.C. Automobile Insurance Changes

Starting July 1, 2025, new state laws will significantly change how automobile insurance premiums are calculated in North Carolina. Whether…

Perhaps the most consequential item for South Durham families on Thursday’s Durham Public Schools Board of Education agenda: a proposed…

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

Duke tabbed to win third straight ACC title, Virginia's De Ridder named preseason player of year
on October 13, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Duke has been picked to win its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship and 25th overall. The Blue Devils received 45 of the 48 votes from the panel of media members. Virginia was picked second, followed by Louisville and Miami.
Rocky Mount mayor broke gavel in Tuesday's council meeting chaos
on October 13, 2026 at 8:50 pm
A woman was escorted out of Rocky Mount's City Hall by police Tuesday night after the mayor's gavel shattered while trying to regain control of the city council meeting.
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for the death of Tupac Shakur
on October 13, 2026 at 7:48 pm
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for the murder of Tupac Shakur 30 years ago.
Food and ride inspections begin at 2026 N.C. State Fair
on October 13, 2026 at 7:40 pm
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Labor Commission inspected nearly 100 carnival rides, including the new 230-foot-tall ferris wheel.
Trump to visit North Carolina Oct. 20 as Republicans work to gain ground
on October 13, 2026 at 7:35 pm
President Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Oct. 20 for a rally in Greenville. Trump’s visit comes as Republicans work to gain ground in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

Bay Area woman Rong Yuan poisoned by co-worker David Xu speaks out for 1st time after his felony conviction expunged by judge
on October 13, 2026 at 9:54 pm
A Berkeley engineer whose co-worker was convicted of poisoning her is speaking publicly about the case for the first time.
West Nile virus linked to 2 deaths in NC; prolonged warm weather could be why, DHHS says
by Elaina Athans on October 13, 2026 at 9:50 pm
According to a state health leader, West Nile virus transmission levels are elevated because of prolonged warm weather extending well into mid-October
Pope surgery update: Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed
on October 13, 2026 at 9:40 pm
In the latest Pope Leo surgery news, the Vatican says he has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. He has lung adenocarcinoma.
Anthropic warns AI models could soon copy themselves in small devices
on October 13, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Anthropic in its latest warning said in a post that small AI models may be months away from being capable enough to self-replicate on small devices.
'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho narrates a new National Geographic documentary on saving our oceans
by OTRC on October 13, 2026 at 9:12 pm
"Moana" star Auli'i Cravalho is the voice of a new National Geographic documentary looking at the ways to preserve our oceans. "Expedition: Saving Our Seas" premieres Nov. 13 on Nat Geo and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.