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What’s Your Vision for Durham 2044?
In the next 20 years, could Durhamites harness their innovation and drive to turn a chunk of Durham Freeway into a park and amphitheater and rebuild connections between downtown and the Hayti neighborhood? That’s just part of the vision unveiled in the 20-Year Destination Master Plan released by Discover Durham, developed with input from more…
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[Flash Poll] DPS Magnet Lottery 2024
The results came in Friday from the latest Durham Public Schools magnet and CTE pathways lottery, the first since the district kicked off the new “Growing Together” realignment of schools. I’m curious how the process worked out for Southpoint Access readers who participated. Get the poll results here. Loading… Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our…
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Hillside Student Earns Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! Hillside High School Senior Scarlett Bermudez was selected as the only Morehead-Cain Scholar in Durham Public Schools this year. The award gives Bermudez a four-year, fully-funded academic experience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She founded an organization called Mariposa that aims…
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Meet the Candidate: Fredrick A. Davis
Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! Fredrick A. Davis, a Florida transplant who has lived in Durham since 1991, has been a pastor at First Calvary Baptist Church, guided the development of the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, and served on the Durham Public Schools Board of…
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Developments Could Add Hundreds of South Durham Housing Units
Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! The Durham Planning Commission on March 12 is set to hear proposals about three South Durham development projects. One would add up to 300 residential units at the south end of Fayetteville Road near N.C. Highway 751. The second would repurpose the defunct Residence Inn…
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Durham Libraries Host Gaming, Art Events in March
Durham County Library branches are hosting LibCon919 during the week of March 18, featuring events focused on creative endeavors, tabletop roleplaying, and superheroes. Main Library Events South Regional Library Events Southwest Regional Library Events
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Durham In-Home Care Service Gets $10K Grant
Legacy Homecare Services in Durham is the first of five small businesses to receive a $10,000 grant from M&F Bank in partnership with the Fiserv Back2Business Program. The company’s owner, Juantia Applewhite, was honored during a reception at M&F’s newly renovated branch in downtown Durham on Feb. 27. Besides the Empowering Growth Small Business Grant,…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Shining On: Urban Turban Indian Grill and Bar
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will showcase local businesses that serve customers in South Durham. This installment features Urban Turban Indian Grill and Bar Indi at 1125 W. NC Hwy 54, with questions answered by Manish Kumar. What inspired you to open a restaurant in Durham and how does the local culture influence your establishment? Manish Kumar: We are foodies ourselves and wanted to…
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DPS Afterschool Programs Adopt Lottery Model
Durham Public Schools parents may have wanted assurances that their child would make it easily into an afterschool program in elementary school in the 2024-25 academic year. What we’re getting instead? Another lottery, similar to what parents use for magnet school applications. Previously, afterschool program access was first-come, first-served. In a letter to families this…
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APS Pet of the Week: Socks
Socks is an energetic large dog available for adoption from the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Here are his biographical details, provided by APS of Durham: One week after Valentine’s day and still waiting for your boyfriend to show up with flowers? Socks would never disappoint you like that! An affectionate and eager to please…
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Durham Schools Among Free Breakfast Grant Recipients
School districts and public charter schools across North Carolina, including Durham Public Schools, are expected to share $1.3 million in grants to expand access to breakfast for students. “Our public schools not only provide safe places for children to learn, but also healthy meals for students who sometimes face food insecurity at home,” said Gov.…
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City Taps Acting Director to Lead Waste Management
From a City of Durham news release: Wayne Fenton, who has served as acting director of Durham’s Solid Waste Management Department since late 2022, on Feb. 26 officially became director. He oversees the department’s collections, disposal facilities, and waste-reduction initiatives. Before joining the city in 2015, Fenton served 16 years working in utilities and asset…
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