[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids

Hey. You. Do you live in South Durham? Can you gather information? Can you put it into words to share with neighbors? Well, thanks to the generous funding from LION Publishers, … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Bull, Durham! Let’s Decide What Happens to DAP

Yesterday, I arrived to pick up John Michael outside Rogers-Herr Middle School and found him talking with Chef Sicily Sierra from his Young Cooks Society afterschool club, mentored by the … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Bull, Durham! Let’s Decide What Happens to DAP

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Feeling Hungry for Good Durham Food?

The weather's finally taking a turn toward spring this week. It'll be in the 60s on Wednesday! I actually got the kids to school at a normal time today. Friday … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Feeling Hungry for Good Durham Food?

SoDu Week in Review – Jan. 25, 2025

School No-Bus Zones: Advocate with Care The North Carolina PTA held two emergency meetings during the past week to address concerns about the new Durham Public Schools "family responsibility zones," which require … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – Jan. 25, 2025

Support Southpoint Access: SoDu’s Ultra-Local News Source!

How many locally owned and operated news sites are dedicated to covering what's going on in neighborhoods around South Durham? Just one. Right now, you're reading it! I'm Wes Platt, … Continue reading Support Southpoint Access: SoDu’s Ultra-Local News Source!

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] The Road to Roxboro

Well, it was a coin toss, but when the call finally came Thursday night, we knew: two-hour delay for Durham Public Schools on Friday. Beats cancellation for another day! I expect … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] The Road to Roxboro

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Could Brickworks Work?

It's Thursday! Or, at least, I think it's Thursday. Everything's sort of blurring together with Durham Public Schools canceled again. It may be Friday. Or last Sunday. I drove around … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Could Brickworks Work?

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by Durham Schools Shortfall

Less than an inch of snow fell outside my house in South Durham, but the sub-freezing temperatures were enough to persuade Durham Public Schools leaders to cancel for the day. … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by Durham Schools Shortfall

SoDu Week in Review – Jan. 11, 2025

Durham School Bus Changes: Family Responsibility Zones Begin Jan. 21 On Jan. 21, the new "family responsibility zones" developed by transportation staff at Durham Public Schools take effect around 21 … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – Jan. 11, 2025

LION Publishers Awarding $20K Grant to Southpoint Access

Ok, let’s get right to the news: I’ve learned that my work so far as SoDu’s neighborhood news guy has earned Southpoint Access a $20,000 grant. The funding comes from … Continue reading LION Publishers Awarding $20K Grant to Southpoint Access

Hey, Neighbors: Help Southpoint Access Thrive!

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! So, here’s the thing: I’d do this for free, if I could. That’s how much I enjoy my work as a neighborhood news … Continue reading Hey, Neighbors: Help Southpoint Access Thrive!

Big Changes Coming to Southpoint Access – With You in Mind

Dear Southpoint Access readers, I want to take a moment to share some of the exciting changes on the horizon for how we deliver local news to South Durham. Based … Continue reading Big Changes Coming to Southpoint Access – With You in Mind