[Commentary] Let’s Talk About HIV – and Getting Tested

By Martin HensonBeacon Media In 2023, 52% of all newly diagnosed HIV cases among adults and adolescents in North Carolina were Black. This fact doesn’t make for polite conversation in … Continue reading [Commentary] Let’s Talk About HIV – and Getting Tested

A Tale of Two New SoDu Play Places

By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access Parents of young kids in South Durham rejoice as now we can set our little ones loose in not one but two nearby … Continue reading A Tale of Two New SoDu Play Places

Parkwood UMC Fundraiser Planned in May

Parkwood United Methodist Church invites the South Durham community to its annual fundraiser, a two-day event packed with estate finds, local treasures, and community spirit. Taking place on May 16 … Continue reading Parkwood UMC Fundraiser Planned in May

New Athletic Director Coming to Jordan High

Trevei Z. Foreman is set to become the new athletic director for Charles E. Jordan High School, starting in June. He distinguished himself at Lexington Senior High School, revitalizing that … Continue reading New Athletic Director Coming to Jordan High

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Easy Win

On Sunday, John Michael played his last basketball game of the season with i9 Sports. It was the championship game between the Jazz, where JM basically played center because he's … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Easy Win

[Nerdspresso] The First Know-What-I-Mean-El?

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! Christmas is almost here, which means there are now lots of holiday movies on the streamers to put you in a festive mood. … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] The First Know-What-I-Mean-El?

[In Memoriam] Charles Erwin, 90

The following obituary was originally published by Legacy Remembers: Charles William Erwin passed away on April 27 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. He was 90. He was born on … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Charles Erwin, 90

[In Memoriam] William Douglas Bell, 76

The following obituary was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Service: William Douglas Bell died May 9, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham. He was born in Durham, the … Continue reading [In Memoriam] William Douglas Bell, 76

[In Memoriam] Edwin Search Yarbrough III, 76

The following obituary was originally published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Edwin Search Yarbrough III of Durham, N.C., died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 28, in the loving embrace of … Continue reading [In Memoriam] Edwin Search Yarbrough III, 76

[Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Basketball

To all our neighbors in South Durham, consider the following words of encouragement that originated with basketball legend Charles Barkley: “The only difference between a good shot or a bad … Continue reading [Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Basketball

[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 …