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[Raising Durham] Rolling with the Trolls: Comments, Cancer, and Calling Out Nonsense
A few weeks ago, I found myself doing something I usually avoid: scrolling through the comments. And y’all, I KNOW better. Truly. It started with a Facebook post from a local news reporter about a measles outbreak and the importance of childhood vaccines. I added a brief comment, sharing that my daughter is immunocompromised and…
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Durham Activities – May 26-31, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! May 26, 2025 May 27, 2025 May 28, 2025 May 29, 2025 May 30, 2025 May 31, 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 We Like Local News] Episode 13: Brick by Brick
In the latest episode of SoDu We Like Local News on Patreon, Wes Platt heads to the grand opening of the brand-new LEGO Store at The Streets at Southpoint and chats with store manager Katrina Lopez, who recently relocated from Austin to help launch the Durham location. No more trips to Crabtree for your brick…
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🚚 Durham Food Truck Inspections: Who Scored 100, Who Didn’t 🚫
Every few months, Southpoint Access checks in with Durham County Public Health to see how our local food trucks are doing when it comes to cleanliness and food safety. 📊 From January to April 2025, dozens of food trucks across the county were inspected – and the results are in. 🌟 Perfect Scores (100)Local favorites…
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[Nerdspresso] Elevation: A Hike with No Peak
There’s a whole subgenre of movies that has evolved over the last decade that can be best described as dystopian monster flicks. Pacific Rim, Love and Monsters, and A Quiet Place all present a world overrun by gargantuan terrors that consider humanity a tasty snack. In these films, a small band of courageous survivors emerge…
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[SoDu How-To] Run for Public Office in Durham County 2025
Thinking about stepping into local leadership? Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, transportation, youth programs, or neighborhood development, running for office in Durham County is one way to make a real difference. Here’s what residents need to know about getting your name on the ballot in 2025. 🗳 Which Offices Are Up for Election? City…
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Glass Jug Pours Charity Night for Food Hub
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is holding a Pint Night fundraiser on Friday to support the Parktown Food Hub. A dollar from the sale of each Glass Jug-brewed pint goes to the food hub from 5:30 to 8 p.m. “We are looking forward to partnering with Parktown Food Hub on this fundraiser and hope to…
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South Durham’s Heather Hindin Named Executive Director of Harper’s Home
Harper’s Home, a Durham-based nonprofit that will provide temporary housing for families of pediatric patients at Duke Children’s Hospital, has named Heather Hindin as its full-time executive director. Hindin will officially assume the role on May 27. The move marks a major milestone for the young organization as it prepares to break ground later this…
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Shell-A-Brate World Turtle Day on Thursday
The Piedmont Wildlife Center this week commemorates World Turtle Day on Thursday with an all-outdoor, family-friendly free event that includes a field survey challenge, tortoise and hare race, and turtle-themed crafts and games. “Piedmont Wildlife Center is excited to celebrate North Carolina’s state reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle, with our special World Turtle Day event,”…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – May 20, 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’s FY25-26 Budget Proposal: Tax Rate Hike, Infrastructure Boost, and Community Safety Top Priorities
At Monday night’s Durham City Council meeting, City Manager Bo Ferguson introduced a proposed $772 million budget – his first on the job – for the upcoming fiscal year that aims to balance rising service demands, staff pay, and critical infrastructure needs. That’s while navigating the financial impact of recent property revaluations. The proposal includes…
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