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[VIDEO] [Nerdspresso] Phase II Episode 13: Doing Important Stuff
Contribute to the Southpoint Access Summer Support fundraiser! Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham’s neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy. It’s Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 13th episode, we’re talking about the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn!
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Trump Administration Releases Grant Funds for Public Schools
Remember when the Trump Administration decided to freeze more than $5 billion in education grant funding – prompting many states, including North Carolina, to file suit? Well, on Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it’s releasing those funds to the states, which will allow them to be properly disbursed to school districts like Durham…
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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 25, 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 chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter…
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[Nerdspresso] “Attack” Sci-Fi Romp with a British Accent
If you missed Attack the Block when it came out during the summer of 2011, don’t feel bad. This British import got good reviews, but flew under the radar and faded pretty quickly. It is mainly known now as the film debut of John Boyega, who leveraged the buzz to snag a role in Star…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Githens Middle School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Sherwood Githens Middle School holds its open house on Aug. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your student needs, including required materials for each grade level and helpful donation items that teachers welcome throughout the year.…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Parkwood Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your Parkwood Elementary School student needs, including required materials for each grade level and…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Lyons Farm Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Lyons Farm Elementary School is set to have its open house on Aug. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Here’s…
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[SoDu How-To] Be Clear About What “Walkers” Are
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the first week of school, Rogers-Herr Middle School Principal Dr. Tawauna Stewart finds herself having to explain what seems, on the surface, to be a pretty simple premise. Students classified as “walkers” walk home from school. Riders – like my son – either…
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Duke Health Warns of Potential Split with Aetna
Duke Health, one of the Triangle’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers, has notified patients that it may exit Aetna’s insurance network if a new agreement isn’t reached by Monday, Oct. 20. The move could affect thousands of South Durham residents who rely on Duke physicians and facilities – from urgent care at Southpoint to…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 23, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham continued to see a high number of property crimes last week, with a pronounced pattern of motor vehicle burglaries and thefts at both residential and commercial locations. Fraud and forgery cases also remained steady, with scattered reports of aggravated assault, individual robbery,…
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Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 23, 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 chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. In this episode, an interview with Durant Long,…
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