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[Graduation 2025] Jordan High School Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates the Jordan High School Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at Jordan has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament to…
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NCCU Hosts Courts-Focused Juneteenth Program
Professor Irving Joyner of North Carolina Central University’s School of Law on Thursday is set to moderate a panel discussion during a Juneteenth event on campus called “Honoring Juneteenth in Our Courts.” The panel this year includes: Kristin Henning, Georgetown law professor and author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth, will…
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Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores – Free Summary (June 2025)
Source: Durham County Public Health DepartmentCoverage: Restaurants in the 27707 ZIP code, inspected from March 1–May 31, 2025. Top Performers These restaurants received perfect health scores of 100 with no violations: Lowest Score Overall Snapshot Did You Know? 🧼 Reminder: A restaurant’s score is just one measure. Frequent inspections and quick corrections are also signs…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 17, 2025
Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week. Get Connected
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Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments
On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The new budget includes a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 of assessed value – an increase of 5.48 cents over the revenue-neutral rate…
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[Commentary] Juneteenth: America’s Most Important Holiday
By Idrissa A. Smith, Special to Southpoint Access “I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. The rich…
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Durham’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation
As the Durham Emergency Communications Center begins its fifth re-accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), residents are invited to play a part in shaping the future of local emergency services. Through June 21, community members can share their thoughts about the center’s performance and its compliance with CALEA’s…
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South Durham High Schools Celebrate Millions in Scholarship Wins
Students from South Durham high schools are celebrating impressive scholarship awards as part of Durham Public Schools’ Class of 2025, contributing significantly to the district’s record-setting $72.2 million in total scholarships earned this year. Leading the pack district-wide is Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, where graduates earned a remarkable $23,022,334 – more than any…
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Durham Activities – June 16-21, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 16, 2025 June 17, 2025 June 18, 2025 June 19, 2025 June 20, 2025 June 21, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800. Get…
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[Nerdspresso] Why “Jaws” Is the Ultimate Summer Movie
Summer movies are a wonderful thing. You escape the heat by slipping into a big dark cold room to stare at a mythical collection of images with mega sound. Plus, there’s snacks. Summer movies just hit different. They have a special kind of energy. Yes, movies are cool at other times of the year, but…
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[Letter to the Editor] South Durham Infrastructure Neglect – Paving, Safety, and Equity Concerns
On June 10, 2025, Hope Valley Farms Homeowners Association President Holly Hayes sent a letter to Ward 3 Durham City Council Member Chelsea Cook. She gave permission for Southpoint Access to share her concerns with readers. Dear Council Member Cook, I’m reaching out not just about Juliette Drive, but about the broader issue of long-term…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of SoDu Rezoning Radar, your snapshot of what’s coming down the pipeline in South Durham’s fast-changing development landscape. From affordable housing and townhome clusters to major mixed-use districts and warehouse projects, rezoning requests can reshape neighborhoods – and it’s not always easy to keep track. I’ve rounded up the latest…
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