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Southpoint Access: Latest South Durham News, Events, and Community Updates
Stay informed with Southpoint Access, your trusted source for the latest South Durham news, events, school updates, local government coverage, and community stories. Our newsletter delivers hyperlocal reporting on everything from development and traffic to education, elections, and neighborhood happenings.
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[SoDu Week in Review] Oct. 4, 2025 – Sit Down Stand Up
Welcome to your SoDu Week in Review, the Saturday roundup that goes to all of our readers – free and paid alike. Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham. Southpoint Access is your community newsroom for South Durham, North Carolina. We cover the issues that matter here…
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[SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 20, 2025 – Go East, Young Man
Welcome to your SoDu Week in Review, the Saturday roundup that goes to all of our readers – free and paid alike. Each weekend, we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham. 👉 [Support Southpoint Access here] Thanks for being part of the SoDu community – let’s dive into…
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What to Expect from Our Southpoint Access Newsletters
Subscribe to Southpoint Access newsletters! Southpoint Access provides hyperlocal newsletters covering the people, places, and practical details that shape life in South Durham. Whether you’re commuting down Fayetteville Road, raising kids in Parkwood, or just want to know what’s happening beyond the headlines, this newsletter helps you stay informed – clearly, quickly, and without the…
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Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 8, 2025
I spent last week near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, on the banks of the Mississippi River, finding myself at a crossroads for Southpoint Access. For a little more than a year, I’ve worked on finding the kinds of content and a publishing cadence that works for my neighbors in Hope Valley, Parkwood, Fairfield,…
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🗞️ Southpoint Access Week in Review – Aug. 30, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Get signed up for our newsletter! Here’s what happened around South Durham this week: 🎓 Durham Schools Reaffirm Safety After Minneapolis Tragedy After a school shooting in Minneapolis killed two and injured 17 (mostly children), Durham Public Schools leaders assured families that safety remains a…
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📣 A Big Shift for SoDu Coverage: We’re Going All-In on Our New Home
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Hey, South Durham neighbors! Some exciting news: Starting next week, I’ll be publishing almost entirely at soduwelikelocal.news. If you’ve been following along on Southpoint Access (this WordPress-based site), thank you. It’s been a great base for building SoDu’s local news rhythm – and I’m proud…
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 28, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! In the SoDu Shopping Basket, we take a look at grocery prices at some of our stores in the South Durham area. Data is gathered using online shopping tools (specifically, apps for each store). Based on data for Aug. 28, 2025, Wegmans appeared to have…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 27, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! This crime data from South Durham for the week of August 17–23, 2025, shows several clear trends that point to areas of concern, especially around vehicle-related crimes, property crimes, and some notable violent incidents. Here’s a breakdown and analysis: 🔍 Key Takeaways: 1. High…
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Durham’s Book Harvest Celebrates 100th Book Hub
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Leigh Farm Park in South Durham is the site of the 100th book hub installed by Durham-based nonprofit Book Harvest. The organization celebrated the installation on Aug. 22, underscoring Book Harvest’s past 14 years of providing more than 2.8 million children’s books to families throughout…
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 21, 2025
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! In the SoDu Shopping Basket, we take a look at grocery prices at some of our stores in the South Durham area. Data is gathered using online shopping tools (specifically, apps for each store). Based on data for Aug. 20, 2025, Target appeared to have…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 20, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the past week, vehicle-related crimes dominated with 21 reports of break-ins and 10 thefts. Hot spots included apartment complexes on Calibre Park Drive and Emerald Forest Drive, as well as corridors such as Chapel Hill Road, NC Highway 54, and University Drive. Beyond…
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