Category: Local Government

Joy, Defiance, and Hope: Juneteenth Observance at NCCU

From gospel songs performed by the Black Angels of St. Joseph's AME Church to the urgent call to "WAKE UP!" by actors in Hillside High School's One Voice troupe, the … Continue reading Joy, Defiance, and Hope: Juneteenth Observance at NCCU

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 … Continue reading Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores – Free Summary (June 2025)

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’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation

As the Durham Emergency Communications Center begins its fifth re-accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), residents are invited to play a part in … Continue reading Durham’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation

Durham Activities – June 16-21, 2025

Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 16, 2025 Pizza Crawl. Until Aug. 9, 2025, Durham County Library patrons can get a pizza tracker from any … Continue reading Durham Activities – June 16-21, 2025

[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – June 2025

Welcome to the June edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to … Continue reading [SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – June 2025

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

Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?

Durham Parks and Recreation plans to replace playgrounds at M0rreene Road Park and Forest Hills Park. Now they're asking residents to share their preferences for features to include in the … Continue reading Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?

Durham Activities – June 9-14, 2025

Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 9, 2025 Preschool Storytime. Babies through kindergarten. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Join for Monday storytime with stories, … Continue reading Durham Activities – June 9-14, 2025

Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Delays Solid … Continue reading Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?