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[Video] To the Point Episode 11: First Day for Durham’s New School Superintendent
In the 11th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, joins reporters to hear from Dr. Anthony Lewis, the new Durham Public Schools superintendent, as he reports for the first day on the job. Also, Boot Barn is hiring at Patterson Place, KPOT is coming to New Hope Commons,…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 10: Durham School of the Arts: Move It or Not?
In the 10th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the impending decision of Durham Public Schools on whether to relocate Durham School of the Arts to a new site more than two miles from downtown. It’s a decision that mostly seems academic, but could the Board of…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 9: Durham Year-Round Schools Kick Off Soon!
In the ninth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, recaps recent news from South Durham, including the development known as Oldfourth, a voting sticker contest for kids, a new Dunkin’ on Highway 55, and the open houses and supply lists for year-round schools that start on Monday, July…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 8: Durham Drama Teacher Takes Musical Theatre Prize
In the eighth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Olivia Bellido, drama teacher at C.E. Jordan High School. Bellido received the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. The program at Jordan receives $5,000. Become a Southpoint Access Founding Sponsor: https://southpointaccess.news/2024/07/06/support-south-durham-local-news-as-a-founding-sponsor/ Get our Southpoint Weekly…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 7: Meet Durham’s New School Superintendent
In the seventh episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Dr. Anthony Lewis, the newly hired superintendent of Durham Public Schools. Follow on social media: Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a free community news website run…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 6: Growing Together in Durham
In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a free community news website…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 5: Know Your Durham School Assignment
In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a recent letter from Durham Public Schools, plus the City Council’s passage of a new budget – with a property tax rate increase – for Durham. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 4: Budget Decision for DPS in Durham
In the fourth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses recent medical issues in the family and the Durham County Board of Commissioners decision to just about fully fund the budget increase requested by Durham Public Schools. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 3
In the third episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses Pearsontown Elementary School’s fifth-grade graduation ceremony and shows off his Goonies T-shirt while sharing his experience getting a cardiac MRI. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 2
In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 1
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