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Southpoint Access: Building Community in South Durham Through Connection and Achievement
In the heart of South Durham, where community spirit thrives and local pride runs deep, Southpoint Access aims not just to be an ultra-local news site, but also a virtual gathering space designed to connect neighbors, celebrate achievements, and showcase the vibrant culture of South Durham. Whether you’re a parent looking for family-friendly events, an…
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[Editor’s Note] What I’m Grateful For (2024)
Here are 10 things I’m grateful for after the first year of providing Southpoint Access to readers in and around South Durham: Of course, I’m especially grateful to you – a reader and supporter of Southpoint Access. You keep me focused on my mission as a neighborhood news guy to provide information about South Durham that you find valuable. Have…
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[Southpoint Access] Join the Revamped Discord Server!
The Southpoint Access Discord server recently got a robust revamp, expanding channels on the server to provide more options for readers to participate in our online South Durham community. Channels are now divided into the following categories: We’ve also got a private channel for subscribers and advertisers who support Southpoint Access in the SoDu News…
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[Southpoint Access] Help Your Neighborhood News Guy Do A Better Job!
Hello! For those who don’t know me, I’m Wes Platt, the editor and publisher of Southpoint Access who’s really just trying to spend his time working for you as your Neighborhood News Guy. However, as much fun as I’m having at this gig, it really needs more help from folks like you to make sure…
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Not Subscribing? Here’s What You’re Missing!
NOTE: Updated to add link to latest marriage applications. Most content available on Southpoint Access can be read for free without a paid subscription. However, we do offer exclusive content for readers who are at least a Dear Reader-level subscriber, including: Stay up to date with our regular newsletter!
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Taste of Greece Subscription Deal This Week
From now until Oct. 6, when Taste of Greece wraps up at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, new Southpoint Access subscribers can take advantage of a TASTEOFGREECE discount deal. Using the TASTEOFGREECE discount code, you can subscribe at the Dear Reader (Monthly) level for $3 (reduced from $5) and Dear Reader (Annual) level for $30…
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Fall’s a Great Time for Southpoint Access Support to Rise
Hey neighbors, Running Southpoint Access as a solo operation is an exciting challenge, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. This ultra-local news outlet is dedicated to keeping our South Durham community informed and connected. But to keep it going, I need your help—whether as a subscriber or advertiser. Why Subscribe? Why Advertise? Whether…
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New Facebook Group Launched for SoDu News Junkies
If, like me, you’re a little addicted to news about our neighborhoods in South Durham, you might appreciate the new private Facebook group I’ve launched called SoDu We Like Local News? It’s free to join, you just have to answer a few quick questions, and once you’re a member you can check out the latest…
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[UPDATED] Southpoint Access: Ultra-Local Durham News Site Unveils Media Kit
EDITED: Updated with the August 2024 media kit. Southpoint Access, an ultra-local news source for South Durham, has a media kit. Designed to provide advertisers, partners, and the media with a comprehensive overview of the platform, the media kit is now available for download on the Southpoint Access website. The new media kit offers detailed…
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Sponsor These Regular Southpoint Access Features!
Some of our most popular features on Southpoint Access include: Starting today, businesses that serve our readers in South Durham can become sponsors of those features, with 692×90 pixel ads displayed within the posts. Weekly feature sponsors pay $100 per week for those sponsorships. Until Sept. 30, there’s a discounted rate of $75. Monthly feature…
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Durham, Be Heard: Submit Your Letters to the Editor
At Southpoint Access, we believe in the power of community voices. Your thoughts, concerns, and opinions are vital to the ongoing conversation about life in South Durham. Whether you want to share your perspective on a recent news story, highlight an issue affecting our community, or celebrate something positive, submitting a letter to the editor…
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