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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 25, 2024
June 12, 2024 Bobby Gene “Bob” Harris, 81. Memorial service at Duke University Chapel on June 27, 2 p.m. Guest speakers include Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Wes Chesson. June 14, 2024 Dan W. Hill III, 79. Celebration of life on June 29 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. June 17, 2024 Jeramy Abram, 45. Funeral service June…
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Low Housing Inventory Provides Challenge in South Durham Market
Homeownership first got its own federally recognized week back in 1995, under then-President Bill Clinton. In 2002, President George W. Bush expanded that to the full month of June. The observance came about to boost interest among Americans to purchase homes, particularly in rural areas. Clinton kicked it all off in 1995 with remarks about…
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Friends of the Durham Library Announce 2024 Scholarship Winners
Four Durham County Library employees received scholarships from The Friends of the Durham Library for the 2024 Academic Scholarship Program. The annual program, which awards scholarships of up to $2,500, goes to library employees pursuing studies in library science or related fields. Friends of the Durham Library, or FODL, is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that…
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Clinical Trial Oversight Company Brings HQ to RTP
TruLab, a leading provider of technology for clinical trial oversight, has announced its relocation from San Francisco to Frontier RTP, the coworking and office campus located in Hub RTP in Research Triangle Park. Four top large pharmaceutical companies and numerous biotech organizations rely on TruLab to reduce the risk of delays, improve patient retention, and…
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South Durham Residents: Your Voice Matters!
At Southpoint Access, we are dedicated to providing the most relevant and impactful news to our readers in South Durham. To ensure our coverage meets your needs and interests, we have created a brief survey designed to gather your insights and feedback. Why Participate? Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of local news.…
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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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Durham Expects Heat Wave This Weekend and Beyond
The National Weather Service expects “dangerously hot weather” Saturday through Thursday. Temperatures could climb to the middle to upper 90s each day, with heat index values pushing 105 degrees. “These unusually hot conditions for this time of year will increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for those without access to air conditioning,” the NWS…
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Help Name Durham’s New Health Science Early College
Durham Public Schools wants the community’s help choosing a name for the new health-focused early college funded by a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant. Residents are invited to vote in this online poll. Names up for consideration include: Students in the expanded school will have a chance to earn both a high school diploma and an associate’s…
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Veteran Opening New Durham Dry Cleaning Shop
Lapels Cleaners, a franchise of Clean Brands LLC, on June 22 opens its new location in South Durham’s Renaissance Village near The Streets at Southpoint. The shop is the second for Sukhjiwan Singh – also known as Jay – a U.S. Army veteran who previously established a location in Cary. Located at 8128 Renaissance Pkwy.,…
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[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 11: Perpetual Half-Light
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Gotcha Covered Extends Reach to Durham, Chapel Hill
Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new location in Durham and Chapel Hill, N.C. The location is owned and operated by Tom Clapham and Sarah Wike. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides a variety of blinds, draperies,…
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[Nerdspresso] Killer Sharks Take a Bite Out of French Movies with “Under Paris”
When I think of French movies, I think of Jean-Luc Goddard, Francois Truffaut, kids with red balloons, guys named Jules and Jim and that girl Amelie with an impish grin. I don’t envision killer sharks cruising the River Seine. Under Paris has subverted all my my preconceptions about French cinema. It’s not all kissing in…
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