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[SoDu We Gallery] Book Harvest Dream Big Book Drive 2024
Golden Belt hosted the Book Harvest Dream Big Book Drive on Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visitors donated books by the boxload, took home a few free books, and enjoyed hot chocolate while watching the Paperhand Puppet Intervention team parading around, meeting Wool E. Bull, and taking photos of those who inspire them…
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How Did Durham Schools Fare in Strategic Plan Final Analysis?
Durham Public Schools improved academic gains and took steps to make schools safer for students in keeping with the 2018-2023 strategic plan. Unfortunately, the district fell short on LatinX hiring and in the battle against out-of-school suspensions. District administrators gave their final review of the 5-year plan during the Jan. 11 work session of the…
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City Service Schedules for MLK Jr. Day [2024]
Office closures and trash pickup are scheduled for the City of Durham for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15. Most city offices and non-emergency facilities and operations will be closed. Officials announced schedule changes for the following areas: Curbside Solid Waste Collections The Solid Waste Management Department is closed Jan. 15. All collection services…
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Durham Public Schools Awaits Electric School Buses
Public schools in Durham are now on target to receive 38 electric school buses through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Jan. 9 announced the state will receive $26.7 million in EPA grants to purchase a total of 114 buses, and Durham Public Schools will get…
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Meet the Candidates: City Council Ward 3
The four finalists seeking to fill Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams’ vacant Ward 3 City Council seat got to make their case for the position on Jan. 8. Williams and other members of the board interviewed the candidates, gauging – among other things – their mindset when it comes to economic development, battling poverty, and promoting…
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Two-Hour Delay for Durham Schools
Public schools in Durham are starting two hours late Jan. 10 in the wake of severe weather that left some households without power. The delayed start comes a day after Durham Public Schools called for early dismissals ahead of that inclement weather. “After assessing conditions, we prioritize safety for students and staff,” district officials said…
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Could Eureka Math Get an Upgrade?
Durham Public Schools may upgrade their Eureka Math curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade in the coming academic year. The Board of Education is set to discuss the new Eureka Math Squared option during a work session on Jan. 11. The current contract with the existing Eureka Math curriculum ends after the 2023-2024 academic year.…
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Durham Public Schools Dismissing Early Jan. 9
Due to expected high winds, flooding, and the risk of tornadoes, Durham Public Schools are now scheduled to release students early on Tuesday, Jan. 9. All afterschool programs, including athletics, are canceled. Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link!
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[JUNCTION 54] Swerving From My Lane
Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers: Text of the Audio File: More than 30 years ago, I sat at my desk on the third floor of Cooper Hall at the University of South Florida, pretty openly scolding basketball coach Bobby Paschal for…
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Ready for Durham Schools Magnet Lottery?
If you’re getting ready for the Durham magnet lottery (like me), we’re down to the final hours before the application period kicks off at 12 a.m. on Jan. 8. And if, like me, you’ve done this process for a few years, be aware: the application portal has changed and you’ll need to set up your…
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Join Our Community Editorial Advisory Board – Your Voice Matters!
Are you passionate about South Durham and eager to share your insights and expertise? I’m excited to invite you to apply for a unique opportunity to shape the narrative of the neighborhoods we call home. Southpoint Access is forming a 7-member Community Editorial Advisory Board, and I am looking for engaged and insightful individuals like…
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Meet the Candidate: Daryl Payton
Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! Daryl Payton is one of 11 candidates running to fill five seats in the upcoming election for the Durham Board of County Commissioners. His professional experience has been in the technology and cybersecurity industries. Southpoint Access asked Payton to answer some questions for our readers. The…
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