Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 10, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mLzRQQvUCHT62eF59B5Fj?si=m6MY2UnTRUulQDst_h93ow 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 … Continue reading Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 10, 2025

Apex Lands Duke/UNC Children’s Hospital Site

North Carolina Children's Health - a partnership between UNC Health and Duke Health - has picked 230 acres near U.S. 1 and NC 540 in Apex as the site of … Continue reading Apex Lands Duke/UNC Children’s Hospital Site

[Nerdspresso] Why “Jaws” Is the Ultimate Summer Movie

Summer movies are a wonderful thing. You escape the heat by slipping into a big dark cold room to stare at a mythical collection of images with mega sound. Plus, … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Why “Jaws” Is the Ultimate Summer Movie

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 3, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Clarence “Buddy” Arrington Jr., 84, died April 18, 2025. Services … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – June 3, 2025

[SoDu How-To] Commemorate National Pride Month In and Around Durham

By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access June commemorates National Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots of 1969; Durham’s large annual Pride event takes place in the fall … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Commemorate National Pride Month In and Around Durham

[SoDu How-To] Find Secular Easter Events for Your Family

By Tricia Smar, Southpoint Access Contributor Besides being a hallmark Christian celebration, Easter has become an indicator that Spring has sprung and invites families to come together. Through Easter, South … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Find Secular Easter Events for Your Family

[Nerdspresso] Down the Black Hole: 45 Years in the Dark with Disney’s Sci-Fi Misfire

I saw my first rated PG movie in 1979. Let me rephrase, I saw my first rated PG movie without my parents in 1979. I was a little kid and … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Down the Black Hole: 45 Years in the Dark with Disney’s Sci-Fi Misfire

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – July 16, 2024

July 2, 2024 Dr. Shawn Crowley Sendlinger, 61. A Celebration of Life was heled Saturday, July 13, at Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham. July 6, 2024 Gonzalo Eugenio Fernandez … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – July 16, 2024

[In Memoriam] Charlene Ione Howell, 72

The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services: Charlene Ione Howell passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 27. She was 72. She was … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Charlene Ione Howell, 72

[Nerdspresso] Can’t Forget Dabney Coleman. Or Remember Bad Ronald!

The legendary Dabney Coleman passed away recently at 92, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable roles. His patented brand of snark and bravado will be missed. Coleman was THE character … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Can’t Forget Dabney Coleman. Or Remember Bad Ronald!

Del Taco Coming to South Durham?

Durham County property records confirm that a Del Taco restaurant is coming to the old Thai 55 location near N.C. Hwy. 54 and Apex Highway in South Durham. A company … Continue reading Del Taco Coming to South Durham?