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[Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor
Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, on Monday officially filed to challenge Leonardo Williams for the job of leading the City Council. She enters the race running on an agenda labeled Durham is H.O.P.E – clearly throwing a bit of shade at incumbent Mayor Leonardo Williams’ “Durham is Dope” slogan. Bell’s H.O.P.E.…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 3, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the word by…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 2, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the word by…
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Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event
Starting next week, Parktown Food Hub organizers want supporters to work on a “reverse Advent calendar” for their Christmas in July food drive. For the unfamiliar: An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Each day is marked by a small compartment or window…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 2, 2025
This past week in South Durham, law enforcement responded to a range of incidents across multiple neighborhoods. Reports included several cases of aggravated and simple assault, vandalism, theft, and harassment. Vehicle-related crimes such as motor vehicle theft and burglary remained prevalent, particularly in residential areas. Notable incidents also involved cyber-related fraud and a few cases…
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School Supply Drive “Fill That Bus!” Rolls Again on July 7
Crayons2Calculators, which joined the Durham Public Schools Foundation in January, is helping teachers prepare for the 2025-2026 school year with the “Fill That Bus!” school supply drive. This year, it runs July 7 to Aug. 8. “‘Fill That Bus!’ is a pivotal drive for us, as it allows us to restock our shelves for the…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 1, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the word by…
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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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[Graduation 2025] Hillside High School Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates Hillside High School Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at Hillside has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament to the…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – June 30, 2025
Starting today, Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news! Spread the…
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[Graduation 2025] Durham School of the Arts Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates Durham School of the Arts Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at DSA has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament…
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