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Hey, South Durham Parents: What’s Your Family’s Favorite Hidden Gem?
South Durham families know where the real fun is – whether it’s a quiet nature trail, a playground that’s never too crowded, a quirky shop with the best kid-friendly treats, or a weekend routine that just works. I’m working on a community-curated guide to the best under-the-radar family spots in Southpoint and beyond – and I want your input!…
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Southpoint Access Launches New Book Club
We’re excited to launch the SoDu We Love Reading Book Club, a new way for neighbors – and anyone who loves a good book – to come together and share thoughtful conversations rooted in community and culture. Our first selection is Song in a Weary Throat by Pauli Murray, a trailblazing civil rights activist, lawyer,…
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From One South Durham Small Business to Another – Let’s Team Up This April
Hi, neighbors! I’m Wes Platt, neighborhood news guy behind Southpoint Access and our weekday email newsletter, the SoDu Sunrise Showcase. Every morning, SoDu neighbors open these emails to catch up on the latest happenings in South Durham – news, events, and information you won’t find anywhere else. Now I’m inviting other local small businesses to…
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[Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!
From April 2 through May 30, Southpoint Access is celebrating the Class of 2025 by shining a light on the graduating seniors in our community. If you’re an annual subscriber to our newsletter and have a senior who’s wrapping up their high school journey, I’d love to feature them on the site! These quick profiles…
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Stay Informed with the SoDu We Like Local News Newsletter!
Keep up with what’s happening in South Durham with our daily and weekly SoDu We Like Local News newsletters! We’ve got the SoDu Sunrise Showcase on weekday mornings and the SoDu Week in Review on Saturdays. Paid newsletter subscribers also get: Our newsletter site is also where you’ll now find crossword puzzles (and any other…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] That Ticking Mailbox
Are you ready for the latest Durham County property appraisals? They go out in the mail today. Plus, NC Schools Superintendent Mo Green is coming to Durham in April! That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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[Subscriber Event] Meet Your SoDu Neighborhood News Guy!
Hello, neighbor! I’m inviting all Southpoint Access subscribers to attend an introductory meet-and-greet Zoom webinar. Register today and join me online on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. You should get a meeting link after registration. What’s This All About? Well, it’s a chance for us to connect. It’ll be pretty casual. I want readers…
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Help Build Your SoDu Neighborhood News Community!
Neighborhood news needs your help to thrive in South Durham – and I’d like to see you rewarded for your assistance! With that in mind, Southpoint Access is now teamed with FirstPromoter to provide a referral program. For every paying SoDu Crew subscriber that you refer to Southpoint Access through the program, you get a…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Waiting for the Thaw
Our snow started melting enthusiastically on Thursday afternoon. But because temperatures dropped again overnight (refreezing wet roads) and because quite a few Durham side roads remain a sloppy, slippery mess, Durham Public Schools ordered another day of remote-learning for Friday. Ok, so my prediction in yesterday’s SoDu Sunrise Showcase newsletter was on the money! Now I get to…
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