SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. 🧭 TOP ISSUES … Continue reading SoDu We Watch Our Government – Durham County Board of Commissioners

Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! An independent audit of Durham Public Schools’ finances during the controversial 2023-24 academic year reveals problems with bank account reconciliation, … Continue reading Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings

Fundraising Dinner Planned to Support Parktown Food Hub

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Break bread for a good cause on Aug. 23 at a special fundraising dinner to support Parktown Food Hub, a … Continue reading Fundraising Dinner Planned to Support Parktown Food Hub

[Nerdspresso] Marvel Scores with Fantastic Four!

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Looks like the fourth time’s a charm for the Fantastic Four. Marvel’s historic super group was created by Jack … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Marvel Scores with Fantastic Four!

[Nerdspresso] Thunder and Velvet: An Homage to Michael Madsen

The loss of some celebrities just hits harder than others. Death is a sad occasion regardless, but our connection to famous folks is a strange emotional bond. Most of us … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Thunder and Velvet: An Homage to Michael Madsen

Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments

On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The … Continue reading Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments

Durham Superintendent Grateful for County Funding

The Durham Board of County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a $1.04-billion budget - including nearly $16 million in increased funding for Durham Public Schools, as well as pre-kindergarten programming … Continue reading Durham Superintendent Grateful for County Funding

[Nerdspresso] Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” a Shallow Pool

Guy Ritchie’s movies are a mixed bag. He got his start with edgy crime comedies like Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, which made us think he was … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” a Shallow Pool

Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals

Durham County property owners who believe their home or land has been overvalued on their 2025 tax assessment have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, to file an appeal with … Continue reading Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals

Gov. Stein Seeks Preservation of EV Industry Tax Credits

By Christine Zhu, NC NewslineMay 28, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday voiced strong support for retaining and strengthening the state’s electric vehicle industry. Speaking at an Institute … Continue reading Gov. Stein Seeks Preservation of EV Industry Tax Credits

Durham County Plans Budget Hearing on Tuesday

The Durham Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025–26 Recommended Budget during its regular session on May 27 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners' … Continue reading Durham County Plans Budget Hearing on Tuesday

🛒 Save Time. Save Money. Stay Local.

Every week, Southpoint Access subscribers get a clear, no-spin look at how local grocery prices stack up - thanks to the SoDu Shopping Basket. We’ve been tracking the cost of … Continue reading 🛒 Save Time. Save Money. Stay Local.