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Hope Valley PTA Bids Farewell to Principal Miller, Approves Officers
Melissa Price-Kromm, one of Hope Valley PTA’s co-vice presidents, on Wednesday offered a remembrance of Principal Jed Miller, who left Hope Valley Elementary School in May. He has been succeeded by Ingrid Whitaker. “Over the years, Mr. Miller has helped shape not just minds but lives,” Price-Kromm told the crowd gathered for Wednesday’s end-of-the-school-year pizza…
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Joshua Gunn Comes Home to Lead Durham’s City Economic Agency
Durham’s own Joshua Gunn is coming home and he’s stepping into a pivotal role that could shape the Bull City’s economic future for years to come. The City of Durham has officially named Gunn as the next director of its Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His first day on the job will be July…
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[Nerdspresso Phase II] Episode 10: Friends Everywhere
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! In the 10th episode, we’re talking about season 2 of the Star Wars sci-fi spy thriller series Andor! Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 3, 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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Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Delays Solid waste services will pause for the day, delaying curbside garbage and recycling collection by one business day. Friday yard waste routes will be pushed to…
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Durham Middle Schoolers Perform at Kings Dominion
Students from Neal Middle School traveled to Kings Dominion in Virginia on May 31 to participate in the 2025 Festival of Music. The chorus members, led by director Deonte Whitehead, performed two songs – Come to the Music by Joseph Martin and Homeward Bound by Martha Keen – for judges and received excellent marks for…
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Deadline Approaches for Durham Property Tax Appeals
Durham County property owners who believe their home or land has been overvalued on their 2025 tax assessment have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, to file an appeal with the Durham County Board of Equalization and Review. The annual deadline corresponds with the board’s official adjournment and marks the final opportunity to contest property…
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Durham Activities – June 2-7, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! June 2, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 4, 2025 June 5, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 7, 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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[SoDu How-To] Commemorate National Pride Month In and Around Durham
By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access June commemorates National Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots of 1969; Durham’s large annual Pride event takes place in the fall (see Pride History here). However, there are still oodles of events in June to celebrate across South Durham and the surrounding communities. So sport your…
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[Nerdspresso] Miss “Sinners” on the Big Screen? That’d Be A…Well…You Know!
The way we consume new movies has certainly changed over the last few years. It used to be that if you wanted to catch the latest Hollywood opus, you had to go to the theater but now flicks pop up on VOD and streaming channels within weeks (sometimes days) of their theatrical release. We’ve gotten…
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Durham Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2
A flag-raising ceremony outside the Durham County Courthouse on Dillard Street on June 2 will kick off Juneteenth in Bull City. Hosted by Spectacular Magazine, the Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation, and Durham County Government, the ceremony is free and open to the public. The event has grown into a meaningful community tradition that marks the…
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