Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 9, 2025

Around 11:30 on Monday morning, my phone buzzed with an alert from Rogers-Herr Middle School indicating it was a "safety update." Soon, I read the message from RHMS Principal Dr. … Continue reading Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 9, 2025

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 … Continue reading Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 8, 2025

[The Gourmand Next Door] The Price of Fame/Infamy

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Our wine trip in France continues with the infamous Beaujolais (BO-zho-lay). Beaujolais has the unfortunate luck to be stuck between … Continue reading [The Gourmand Next Door] The Price of Fame/Infamy

[Nerdspresso] Cruella Is Everything, Y’all…Or Is It?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! My kid and his friends talk to each other constantly, but they don’t hang out very much. His crowd doesn’t … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Cruella Is Everything, Y’all…Or Is It?

[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in … Continue reading [SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 26, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠⁠ are … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 26, 2025

[Nerdspresso] Kneel Before Zod: A Tribute to Terence Stamp

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A legend ascended recently with the passing of Terence Stamp at 87. I first encountered him as a kid watching … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Kneel Before Zod: A Tribute to Terence Stamp

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 21, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠⁠ are … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 21, 2025

[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in … Continue reading [SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 19, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠ are … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 19, 2025