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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 shaping the future of local emergency services. Through June 21, community members can share their thoughts about the center’s performance and its compliance with CALEA’s…
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South Durham High Schools Celebrate Millions in Scholarship Wins
Students from South Durham high schools are celebrating impressive scholarship awards as part of Durham Public Schools’ Class of 2025, contributing significantly to the district’s record-setting $72.2 million in total scholarships earned this year. Leading the pack district-wide is Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, where graduates earned a remarkable $23,022,334 – more than any…
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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 June 17, 2025 June 18, 2025 June 19, 2025 June 20, 2025 June 21, 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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[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 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 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 at Murray-Massenburg Elementary School. “On behalf of our entire school district – our students, educators, staff, and families – I want to extend my sincere…
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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 new playgrounds. Would your children prefer climbing? Rocking back and forth? Spinning? Swinging? Sliding? Just pretending? Should it be interactive, relaxing, or challenging? The parks…
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Perkins Orchard Closing – For Now
SoDu social media exploded Sunday afternoon after a short message appeared on the Perkins Orchard Facebook page: “Closing indefinitely Monday June 9th 2025.” Were they hacked, customers wondered. Could this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that, yes, in fact, it is true. The South Durham fixture at 5749 Barbee Rd. will close while…
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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 June 10, 2025 June 11, 2025 June 12, 2025 June 13, 2025 June 14, 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 Chipotle in the Works at 54/55?
This morning, driving around South Durham in the Southpoint Access mobile bureau, I noticed workers at the old Arby’s restaurant at 2115 NC Hwy. 54 E. Once I got home, I checked Durham’s zoning maps and found that a building permit was issued in May for renovations – and the name “Chipotle” popped up as…
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Hope Valley PTA Bids Farewell to Principal Miller, Approves Officers
Melissa Price-Kromm, one of Hope Valley PTA’s co-vice presidents, on Wednesday offered a remembrance of Principal Jed Miller, who left Hope Valley Elementary School in May. He has been succeeded by Ingrid Whitaker. “Over the years, Mr. Miller has helped shape not just minds but lives,” Price-Kromm told the crowd gathered for Wednesday’s end-of-the-school-year pizza…
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Joshua Gunn Comes Home to Lead Durham’s City Economic Agency
Durham’s own Joshua Gunn is coming home and he’s stepping into a pivotal role that could shape the Bull City’s economic future for years to come. The City of Durham has officially named Gunn as the next director of its Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His first day on the job will be July…
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