Church Leader Arrested in Durham on Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

Support our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! David Taylor, a self-proclaimed religious leader and founder of the controversial Kingdom of God Global Church, was arrested in Durham on Wednesday on … Continue reading Church Leader Arrested in Durham on Human Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

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 … Continue reading South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 27, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 26, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Sharon Ryan Askins, 81, died Aug. 17. A private celebration of … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 26, 2025

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 … Continue reading South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 20, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Angelito “Lito” Berongoy, 60, died Aug. 12, 2025. Services are planned … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 12, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Octavius Amos, 32, died July 26, 2025. Services are planned for … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 12, 2025

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] For Yanni, for Science, for Hope: Marking Malan Syndrome Awareness Day

Every Aug. 19, families like ours join with doctors, researchers, and advocates around the world for Malan Syndrome Awareness Day. It’s a day that means more to us than I ever … Continue reading [LETTER TO THE EDITOR] For Yanni, for Science, for Hope: Marking Malan Syndrome Awareness Day

[SoDu How-To] Be Clear About What “Walkers” Are

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the first week of school, Rogers-Herr Middle School Principal Dr. Tawauna Stewart finds herself having to explain what … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Be Clear About What “Walkers” Are

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 22, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Darnice Tianah-Mariah Bass-Crain, infant, died July 17, 2025. Memorial service is … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 22, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 15, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Patricia “Patty” Armstrong Hall, 73, died June 18, 2025. Celebration of … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 15, 2025