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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 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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[Southpoint Spotlight] Bulkogi: A Flavorful Mission Continues
In a region where culinary creativity thrives, Bulkogi stands out not just for its bold Korean BBQ flavors but for the story behind the sizzle. Founded in 2009 by the So Family – Jin, Jenny, and Christine – the original Bulkogi Truck was one of the first food trucks to hit the streets of the…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Disco Differences: A Vintage Shop with a Mission at Boxyard RTP
At first glance, Disco Differences could be mistaken for just another cool vintage clothing spot, but behind the racks of secondhand fashion is a bigger purpose. Founded by Emily Wall and Megan Snow, two longtime friends and professionals in education and speech pathology, the shop doubles as a work-based learning site designed to create meaningful…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Crafting a Creative Space in Durham
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! Chris and Marie Curran have found a home in Durham, and since early 2023, they’ve also found the perfect outlet for their passion: AR Workshop. Originally from Ohio and Pennsylvania, the…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] A Family’s Heritage Finds a Fresh Start in South Durham
Edna de Luna and her husband Gustavo Angel want to show pride in their culinary heritage with the new restaurant they’ve opened on NC Highway 55. Mexico Lindo Y Querido opened its doors in late June at 4325 NC Hwy. 55. The name means “Mexico, beautiful and loved.” “We chose this name to honor our…
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