Over the weekend, I spent a little time diving into some of the N.C. Senate bills up for consideration in the first Southpoint Access Legislative Watch. Among the items of interest you … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Keep an Eye on Raleigh
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Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 4: Dissection 31
Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham's neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy. It's Nerdspresso, Phase II! … Continue reading Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 4: Dissection 31
SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 8, 2025
Check out the latest Southpoint Access week in review newsletter, including: Moriah Ridge Misses the Mark. Durham Schools Using MacKenzie Scott Gift for Shortfall. PowerSchool Probe. State GOP Legislation in … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 8, 2025
SoDu Shopping Basket – Feb. 7, 2025
Even though Harris Teeter's not the cheapest grocery option in South Durham (Walmart and Aldi appear to have the lowest prices this week), you'll find the lowest-cost eggs at the … Continue reading SoDu Shopping Basket – Feb. 7, 2025
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Deferring Affordable Dreams
The good news, it seems, is that Durham Public Schools identified a huge chunk of unrestricted funds to help balance the books for the 2024 budget. But the bad news is that … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Deferring Affordable Dreams
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Rolling Ahead with Durham School Transportation
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education meets today for its work session and besides getting an update on the financial situation, we'll get to hear what's up with school transportation … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Rolling Ahead with Durham School Transportation
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Can a Windfall Help a Shortfall?
Every day, I get alerts from Durham Public Schools via Canvas or Talking Points, letting me know what's going on with my kids. I know before I wait in car … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Can a Windfall Help a Shortfall?
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?
If you live in the 27713 zip code, check your mailbox - you might see me and the family smiling back at you! My first big marketing investment with the funding … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Ridge Too Far?
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Students Putting on a Show to Remember
Got plans on Feb. 11? Act fast, you might be able to score tickets to the big show at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Maybe you've heard of it? An Evening … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Durham Students Putting on a Show to Remember
SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 1, 2025
Duke, UNC Children's Hospital Coming to Triangle But where's it going to go? I thought maybe South Durham stood a chance - dare to dream - but the 500-bed facility's … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 1, 2025
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
I'd just finished breakfast when the phone rang Thursday morning. It was Hope Valley Elementary calling to tell me Athena didn't feel well. I picked her up about 10 minutes … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley
So, let's get something straight: as far as anyone knows, Durham Public Schools hasn't lost $34 million. No one snuck out of the central office on Cleveland Street with sacks of money … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley

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