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Winners Chosen in Durham Mobile Office Art Contest
Janice Little won first place in the DCo on the Go Design contest, which invited local adults and youths to design artwork for the bus wrap to go on a new “mobile Durham County Office.” The contest’s first, second, and third place winners in the youth and adult categories were revealed during the Durham County…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 13, 2024
June 2, 2024 June 4, 2024 June 5, 2024 June 6, 2024 June 8, 2024 June 9, 2024 Southpoint Access is a free community news website run as a service to our neighbors in South Durham. Please consider supporting us as a subscriber on Patreon or donate to underwrite the cost of covering the news that matters to you in…
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Neighborhood Meetings Ahead for Two Durham Properties
About 76 acres near the intersection of Angier Avenue and Cortez Drive could become a mixed-use community with townhomes, apartments, and commercial space. Another property on Wildlife Trail could become a 20-lot conservation subdivision. Neighborhood meetings about both possible projects are set for June 26. The Angier Avenue property, referred to as “Creekside Neighborhood,” is…
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New SUN Bucks Program Available for Durham Residents
The SUN Bucks program is a transformative initiative designed to alleviate food insecurity among families with school-aged children during the summer months. Launched by the federal government in collaboration with state leaders, this program ensures that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. The automatic enrollment process makes it easy for…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 4: Budget Decision for DPS in Durham
In the fourth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses recent medical issues in the family and the Durham County Board of Commissioners decision to just about fully fund the budget increase requested by Durham Public Schools. Send news tips to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com or via Signal at southpointaccess.85. Subscribe to the Southpoint…
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Commissioners Approve Budget Increase for Durham Public Schools
Public school workers in red T-shirts rose for a standing ovation Monday night after the Durham Board of County Commissioners passed nearly the full $27 million increase sought by Durham Public Schools in the county’s 2024-2025 budget. That increase didn’t win unanimous support, however. It passed 4-1, with Commissioner Brenda Howerton voting against because “this…
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Hillside High Leads Durham Schools in Scholarship Dollars
Hillside High School once again leads the way when it comes to scholarships among Durham Public Schools, with students selected to receive a total of more than $26.5 million. DPS released scholarship funding statistics on Monday as the district prepares to kick off major graduation ceremonies at Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University. The district…
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[In Memoriam] Betty Bowser Roberds, 99
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Service: Betty Bowser Roberds passed away on June 2 at TerraBella Assisted Living in Hillsborough. She was 99. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Bowser. In addition to her parents, Roberds was also predeceased by her…
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Durham Commissioners Could Decide DPS Funding Monday
The item on the agenda of Monday’s meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners liable to draw the most focus from residents: adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, specifically how much the county ultimately increases funds for Durham Public Schools. Administrators at DPS want an additional $27 million to provide better pay…
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Durham Could See Funds to Fight Youth Homelessness
North Carolina received more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to battle youth homelessness. In a LinkedIn post, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams indicated that about $1.66 million will be allocated to the Triangle. “Homelessness and housing instability does not stop at the border of your city or county,” Williams…
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Drive a Kia Telluride? Beware the Fire Risk!
Kia America has issued a “park outside” recall for 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because of a risk of fire while parked or driving. The automaker advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The front power seat motor in the affected…
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Durham Drivers: Feds Finalize New Fuel Economy Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new vehicle fuel economy standards today that will save Americans more than $23 billion in fuel costs while reducing pollution. This rule aligns with energy security efforts dating back to the 1970s when the average vehicle got about 13 miles per gallon. In this…
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