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DPS Responds to PowerSchool Data Breach: What South Durham Families Need to Know
Durham Public Schools is urging families and staff to stay alert following new developments in a national data breach tied to PowerSchool, the student information system used by school districts across the country- including right here in South Durham. On Thursday, DPS shared an update it received from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction…
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Durham Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Plan May Need New Bond Referendum
Durham Public Schools officials estimate that they need $900 million just to bring aging buildings up to modern standards, before even considering new schools, land acquisition, or future enrollment growth. Add in those growth pressures, and the district expects to need at least another $482 million in construction funding to keep pace with demand during…
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Durham Teens Invited to Serve and Lead Through Summer IMPACT Camp
Durham-area high school students looking for a meaningful way to spend their summer have an opportunity to serve their community and develop leadership skills through the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center’s (TNVLC) IMPACT Camp. The week-long day camp is designed for rising 9th through 12th graders and runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – May 2025
Welcome to the May 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 major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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Durham City Council Approves Two Developments
The Durham City Council on Monday night voted in favor of rezonings and annexations that will bring new homes to southeast Durham County. Check out the highlights from the meeting from See Gov: Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call…
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Durham Could Soon Eliminate Last Asbestos Cement Pipe
A water main segment along NC Highway 54 between Farrington Road and Stancell Drive is the last known pipe in the city using asbestos cement. During tonight’s Durham City Council meeting, the clock may finally start ticking on this hazard and eventually eliminate the need for city-wide asbestos testing in the water system. The consent…
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Durham Activities – May 5-10, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! May 5, 2025 May 6, 2025 May 7, 2025 May 8, 2025 May 9, 2025 May 10, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800. Get…
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New Shops Coming to Streets at Southpoint
Yes, Uncle Julio’s has closed for good at The Streets at Southpoint. But several new shops appear to be coming to the main indoor mall section, besides the impending Dick’s House of Sport that took over the old Sears space. New tenants include: LEGO Store Sbarro (Food Court) Aritzia PacSun Aroma360 Spread the word by…
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Software Glitch Delays Durham Afterschool Lottery Results
Been waiting for word about whether your elementary school student made it into a Durham Public Schools afterschool program for next academic year? Well, keep waiting. The school district on Friday shared a letter from SchoolMint, which manages Durham’s lottery results, explaining that it could take as long as 10 days to resolve the issue.…
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Middle College’s Alec Virgil Named 2024–25 DPS Teacher of the Year
Alec Virgil, a visionary educator at Middle College High School at Durham Tech, has been named the 2024–2025 Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The honor was announced during the district’s annual Excellence in Teaching banquet, held Thursday night at The Cotton Room in downtown Durham. Virgil, who teaches honors civic literacy, is known…
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