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Durham: What City Services are Open, Closed on July 4?
As South Durham residents gear up to celebrate Independence Day, here’s what to expect from the City of Durham in terms of closures, changes, and local festivities for Friday, July 4, 2025. 🚫 City Closures Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 4. Non-emergency facilities and operations will…
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First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in North Carolina
North Carolina health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving a child who became ill while traveling to the state from a country experiencing a measles outbreak. The child visited Forsyth and Guilford counties, and the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is working with local health departments…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – June 25, 2025
Between June 15 and June 21, police responded to a broad range of criminal incidents across South Durham, according to incident reports. The week saw at least 27 motor vehicle break-ins and nine stolen vehicles, along with two residential burglaries and one commercial burglary. Officers also responded to seven simple assaults, two aggravated assaults, and…
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Afterschool Expansion Coming to Durham Public Schools?
Perhaps the most consequential item for South Durham families on Thursday’s Durham Public Schools Board of Education agenda: a proposed pilot program to bring non-state licensed afterschool care to eight DPS elementary schools – including Pearsontown, Southwest, Murray-Massenburg, Lyons Farm, and Forest View. The move is designed to address chronic aftercare waitlists, which have affected…
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[Graduation 2025] Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability’s 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 Southern has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are…
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Durham Activities – June 23-28, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 23, 2025 June 24, 2025 June 25, 2025 June 26, 2025 June 27, 2025 June 28, 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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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 Juneteenth observance at North Carolina Central University on Thursday put its focus on doing more to protect Black youth from an inherently biased system. The…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – June 18, 2025
Between June 8 and 14, police responded to a series of property and violent crimes across South Durham, according to incident reports. Durham Police Department officers recorded six residential burglaries and five commercial burglaries, along with 10 motor vehicle break-ins and six stolen vehicles. There were five reports of aggravated assault and three of simple…
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[Graduation 2025] Jordan High School Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates the Jordan 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 Jordan has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament to…
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NCCU Hosts Courts-Focused Juneteenth Program
Professor Irving Joyner of North Carolina Central University’s School of Law on Thursday is set to moderate a panel discussion during a Juneteenth event on campus called “Honoring Juneteenth in Our Courts.” The panel this year includes: Kristin Henning, Georgetown law professor and author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth, will…
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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 violations: Lowest Score Overall Snapshot Did You Know? 🧼 Reminder: A restaurant’s score is just one measure. Frequent inspections and quick corrections are also signs…
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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 new budget includes a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 of assessed value – an increase of 5.48 cents over the revenue-neutral rate…
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