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[From NC Newsline] New State Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2025
By Christine Zhu, NC NewslineJune 30, 2025 Several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, July 1 in North Carolina after approval by state lawmakers and the governor. These include a ban on certain vaping products, changes to automotive insurance policies, and transportation commerce tax. Here’s a look at a few and what they mean…
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Fresh Cuts and Family Vibes: Sharkey’s Opens in South Durham
By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access The wait is over for the brand new Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Durham and your family is going to love it! Located in Sutton Station on Fayetteville, Sharkey’s answers the SoDu call for a kid-focused family hair salon. In addition to being mere steps away from current…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] From Barber to Boxyard: How Kindred Spirit Is Pouring Light into South Durham
When COVID-19 shuttered businesses across the country, longtime barber Monique Mackey didn’t just sit still – she lit a match. What began as a quarantine hobby with her son soon evolved into Kindred Spirit, a handcrafted candle company rooted in Southern nostalgia and built on community care. Today, she’s pouring more than wax. She’s pouring…
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Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores – Free Summary (June 2025)
Source: Durham County Public Health DepartmentCoverage: Restaurants in the 27707 ZIP code, inspected from March 1–May 31, 2025. Top Performers These restaurants received perfect health scores of 100 with no violations: Lowest Score Overall Snapshot Did You Know? 🧼 Reminder: A restaurant’s score is just one measure. Frequent inspections and quick corrections are also signs…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Guildhall Games: Playing a Supportive Role at Boxyard RTP
When Jacob Guild and his wife Nicole Frascino opened Guildhall Games at Boxyard RTP, they weren’t just launching a business, they were creating a safe, welcoming haven for underrepresented gamers and fostering a model for what accessible, inclusive retail can look like. Inspired by their own experiences navigating disability – compounded by the challenges of…
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Perkins Orchard Closing – For Now
SoDu social media exploded Sunday afternoon after a short message appeared on the Perkins Orchard Facebook page: “Closing indefinitely Monday June 9th 2025.” Were they hacked, customers wondered. Could this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that, yes, in fact, it is true. The South Durham fixture at 5749 Barbee Rd. will close while…
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New Chipotle in the Works at 54/55?
This morning, driving around South Durham in the Southpoint Access mobile bureau, I noticed workers at the old Arby’s restaurant at 2115 NC Hwy. 54 E. Once I got home, I checked Durham’s zoning maps and found that a building permit was issued in May for renovations – and the name “Chipotle” popped up as…
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Joshua Gunn Comes Home to Lead Durham’s City Economic Agency
Durham’s own Joshua Gunn is coming home and he’s stepping into a pivotal role that could shape the Bull City’s economic future for years to come. The City of Durham has officially named Gunn as the next director of its Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His first day on the job will be July…
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[SoDu How-To] Commemorate National Pride Month In and Around Durham
By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access June commemorates National Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots of 1969; Durham’s large annual Pride event takes place in the fall (see Pride History here). However, there are still oodles of events in June to celebrate across South Durham and the surrounding communities. So sport your…
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Judgment Forces Robocall Scammer Out of Telecom Business
In a major legal victory that carries significant implications for consumers in South Durham and across the state, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced this week that the state – alongside seven others – has won a permanent court order against a notorious robocall operator responsible for bombarding millions of residents with scam phone…
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Boxyard RTP Celebrates 4 Years with a Weekend of Music, Magic, and Community
Boxyard RTP is turning four, and the community is invited to join in a birthday weekend packed with music, creativity, and connection. Taking place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, the celebration promises something for every age and interest, all in the unique, container-style venue at the heart of RTP. The party kicks off…
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