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Durham Musicians Contribute to “Blue Skies” Campaign for North Carolina
On the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s landfall, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) released “Blue Skies,” the latest installment in its “All in North Carolina” campaign. The video, part of an effort to promote North Carolina as a place to live, work, and do business, features notable musicians with ties to the…
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Durham Schools “Meet and Confer” Gains Momentum
A proposed policy that would formalize how Durham Public Schools employees communicate with district leadership has gained momentum, with three members of the Board of Education publicly endorsing a draft submitted by the Durham Association of Educators. The support brings the proposal within one vote of potential adoption. Known as a “meet-and-confer” policy, the measure…
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Durham Hosts 22nd Annual Women’s Forum at City Hall
The City of Durham will host the 22nd Annual Women’s Forum on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The free, public event honors National Women’s History Month and invites residents to attend in person or watch via livestream. The Human Relations Division of the Neighborhood Improvement Services Department and ISLA NC are…
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How’s Your SoDu Spring Bingo Game?
Flowers are blooming, pollen’s attacking, and the weather’s warming. So why not see how many 5-in-a-row lines you can get on the SoDu Spring Bingo card from Southpoint Access? 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.…
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[SoDu Rezoning Radar] Developments in the Works – March 2025
Welcome to the first 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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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – March 25, 2025
March 4, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 11, 2025 March 13, 2025 March 14, 2025 March 15, 2025 March 16, 2025 March 17, 2025 March 18, 2025 March 19, 2025 March 20, 2025 March 21, 2025 March 22, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your…
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Northern High Wins 2025 State Jr. Chef Cook-Off
The Northern High School “Knights of Culinary” team from Durham Public Schools took top honors in the North Carolina Junior Chef Competition with their chipotle beef and sweet potato skillet dish. The team includes students Daniel Gomez, brothers Evan and Wesley Shaddox, and Samiaya Wilson. For their recipe, the Knights of Culinary sauteed ground beef,…
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Virtual Meeting Will Kick Off Campaign to Battle Overdose Crisis in Black Community
A major new public health campaign targeting overdose deaths in Black communities will officially launch this Wednesday, March 26 at 1 p.m., and Durham is one of just seven U.S. cities taking part. The You Have the Power to Save Lives campaign will be introduced through a virtual press conference featuring local and national leaders,…
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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 24-28, 2025
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. (NOTE: Year-round schools are on intersession until April 7.) Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 Lunch Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 6th to…
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Durham Schools Community Priorities: Staff Pay, Reliable Transportation
Few surprises greeted the Durham Public Schools Board of Education during the March 20 budget hearing, as Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Teetor presented results from a survey of the community. Using a platform called ThoughtExchange, the district asked staff, students, and families for their budget priorities going into the 2025-2026 academic year. Top issues included:…
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[Inside Climate News] Is FERC’s Future at Stake in Its Titanic Clash with American Efficient?
By Lisa SorgMarch 23, 2025 This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. At Duke University, an elite school teeming with stars, Ben Abram shone among the brightest. Media reports from his undergraduate years, 2003 to 2007,…
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[Commentary] Rev. C.J. Brinson: Remembering Activist Fannie Lou Hamer Can Show The Way Forward
By C.J. BrinsonBeacon Media President Donald Trump, in only about two months, has cut recklessly thousands of government jobs and is working to undercut education, social security, healthcare, and veterans without regard for the consequences. He has gone to extreme lengths to paint so-called “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” efforts (DEI) as policies that only benefit…
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