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Help Make Southpoint Access Free, Fresh, and Rooted in South Durham
Dear Southpoint Access readers, This summer, I’m launching something a little different – a Summer Support Drive to keep Southpoint Access strong, independent, and open to all. You already know what we do here: clear, consistent neighborhood news without the noise. But behind every newsletter, map, list, and feature is a small but mighty operation…
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Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event
Starting next week, Parktown Food Hub organizers want supporters to work on a “reverse Advent calendar” for their Christmas in July food drive. For the unfamiliar: An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Each day is marked by a small compartment or window…
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Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub
Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by the end of the year unless it can raise $150,000. “We estimate that we only have the financial resources to operate for another six months,” the food hub shared in a statement on its Facebook…
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Virtual Meeting Will Kick Off Campaign to Battle Overdose Crisis in Black Community
A major new public health campaign targeting overdose deaths in Black communities will officially launch this Wednesday, March 26 at 1 p.m., and Durham is one of just seven U.S. cities taking part. The You Have the Power to Save Lives campaign will be introduced through a virtual press conference featuring local and national leaders,…
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Warm Up Your Business This Winter with Southpoint Access! ❄️
South Durham may not see snow often, but when it does, the community comes together, just like we do every day at Southpoint Access. We’re dedicated to keeping our neighbors informed about local news, business updates, and community events, no matter the weather. Now, we’re inviting local businesses to be a part of the conversation. From now…
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Durham Police Encourage Large Box Disposal
With the holidays upon us, the Durham Police Department is urging residents to take precautions to protect their homes and belongings from burglars. The department’s annual “Operation: No Perched Packages” campaign, which runs Dec. 20, 2024, through Jan. 6, 2025, highlights a key safety tip: avoid advertising new purchases by leaving electronics packaging and other…
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[UPDATED: 11/2/24] Southpoint Access Joins Effort to Support Hope Valley Elementary Snack Fund
[UPDATED with this editor’s note on Nov. 2, 2024: Any business that matches or exceeds the Southpoint Access contribution of $250 is eligible to get 30 days of free advertising on this site. Reach out to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com for details.] The Hope Valley Elementary PTA is rallying the community to help ensure that every child at…
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[Election 2024] Robinson Battles on vs. Stein for N.C. Governor’s Office
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Addressing over 100 supporters outside an ice cream stand that’s shaped like a giant strawberry, North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson battered his Democratic rival for governor and the media, and said he’d keep fighting as their race neared its conclusion. “I’m on the battlefield for the people…
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[Election 2024] Two U.S. House Members Compete for North Carolina Attorney General
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press North Carolina’s next attorney general will be one of two outgoing members of Congress who have represented the Charlotte area on Capitol Hill and previously at the state legislature. Both Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson and Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop are lawyers and prolific fundraisers. Each has argued…
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[Election 2024] Robinson Sues CNN Over Porn Site Report
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN on Tuesday over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website’s message board, calling the reporting reckless and defamatory. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, comes less than four weeks after…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 14: Durham Early Voting – Make It Count!
Video Details: In the 14th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, talks about the motivations behind third-party voting ahead of the start of early voting for the general election in Durham! Video Transcript: Hi, neighbors! I’m Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, and this is To…
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Durham Public Schools: Menu for Oct. 7-11
Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10…
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