Volunteer Criticism Prompts APS of Durham to Confront Shelter Conditions

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! A critical post on the r/bullcity subreddit this week called "APS" of Durham is not about the protection of animals sparked public concern and … Continue reading Volunteer Criticism Prompts APS of Durham to Confront Shelter Conditions

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 4-8, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. 🍽️ Breakfast (K–12) All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, … Continue reading Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 4-8, 2025

[Nerdspresso] The Comforting Touch of a Mediocre Movie

Support the Southpoint Access Summer Fundraising Drive! For a while, my wife had a major crush on Jason Statham. This attraction came as a surprise to me, but not for … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] The Comforting Touch of a Mediocre Movie

Whatever Happened to Our Mall Fountains?

It started a couple years back, when the fountain in front of the Southpoint AMC theater got replaced by green artificial turf for the kids to roll around on. Recently, … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Our Mall Fountains?

More Details Available for Morgan Farm Proposal

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Tonight, developers are holding a virtual neighborhood meeting about Morgan Farm - a follow-up proposal for the 218-acre site along Farrington Mill … Continue reading More Details Available for Morgan Farm Proposal

[Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Most nights around 3 a.m., I wake up with the same uneasy feeling. The first thought that surfaces is usually some version … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

[SoDu How-To] Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus This Summer

Contribute to the Southpoint Access Summer Support Fundraiser! Durham County just confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus since 2022. While the risk remains low for most people, … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus This Summer

South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 30, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Property crimes and vehicle-related offenses remained a concern in South Durham last week, with police responding to numerous reports … Continue reading South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 30, 2025

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 29, 2025

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 29, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 29, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Hollye Stolz Atwood, 79, died July 17, 2025. Private services are … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 29, 2025

[VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 1: CAVA

In his first Dris Eats the Streets video for ⁠Southpoint Access⁠, Idrissa A. Smith checks out ⁠CAVA⁠, the Mediterranean chain restaurant that's now open near the Southpoint Target where Harvest … Continue reading [VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 1: CAVA

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 28, 2025

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 28, 2025