June 25, 2025 - Southpoint Access

First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in North Carolina

North Carolina health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving a child who became ill…

Between June 15 and June 21, police responded to a broad range of criminal incidents across South Durham, according to…

‘I dispute the allegations:’ Prime Barbecue owner sued over planned RTP restaurant
on October 13, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Celebrity pitmaster Christopher Prieto plans to move forward with a new restaurant in Research Triangle Park after a lawsuit was filed by his business partner.
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 Monday'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 Monday 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.

Gov. Stein visits Fayetteville, sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts: 'We'll all pay the price'
by Penelope Lopez on October 13, 2026 at 10:50 pm
Gov. Josh Stein warned that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could leave more than 250,000 North Carolinians without health coverage.
Police identify 42-year-old man killed after being ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster
on October 13, 2026 at 10:49 pm
A Six Flags spokesperson said "we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation."
Double homicide being investigated at Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Pennsylvania: Coroner
on October 13, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Officials are investigating a double homicide at the Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, Monroe County.
DOJ announces grants aimed at bolstering community safety in NC
by Michael Perchick on October 13, 2026 at 10:31 pm
The SBI, as well as nonprofits in Raleigh and Durham, are among those to benefit from the funding.
WCPSS seeks $680M bond for new schools, upgrades
by Elaina Athans on October 13, 2026 at 10:25 pm
Wake school district officials said the bond would be incorporated into a broader seven-year capital improvement program totaling $823 million.