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[Southpoint Spotlight] From Barber to Boxyard: How Kindred Spirit Is Pouring Light into South Durham
When COVID-19 shuttered businesses across the country, longtime barber Monique Mackey didn’t just sit still – she lit a match. What began as a quarantine hobby with her son soon evolved into Kindred Spirit, a handcrafted candle company rooted in Southern nostalgia and built on community care. Today, she’s pouring more than wax. She’s pouring…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Guildhall Games: Playing a Supportive Role at Boxyard RTP
When Jacob Guild and his wife Nicole Frascino opened Guildhall Games at Boxyard RTP, they weren’t just launching a business, they were creating a safe, welcoming haven for underrepresented gamers and fostering a model for what accessible, inclusive retail can look like. Inspired by their own experiences navigating disability – compounded by the challenges of…
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Boxyard RTP Celebrates 4 Years with a Weekend of Music, Magic, and Community
Boxyard RTP is turning four, and the community is invited to join in a birthday weekend packed with music, creativity, and connection. Taking place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, the celebration promises something for every age and interest, all in the unique, container-style venue at the heart of RTP. The party kicks off…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Bulkogi: A Flavorful Mission Continues
In a region where culinary creativity thrives, Bulkogi stands out not just for its bold Korean BBQ flavors but for the story behind the sizzle. Founded in 2009 by the So Family – Jin, Jenny, and Christine – the original Bulkogi Truck was one of the first food trucks to hit the streets of the…
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[Southpoint Spotlight] Disco Differences: A Vintage Shop with a Mission at Boxyard RTP
At first glance, Disco Differences could be mistaken for just another cool vintage clothing spot, but behind the racks of secondhand fashion is a bigger purpose. Founded by Emily Wall and Megan Snow, two longtime friends and professionals in education and speech pathology, the shop doubles as a work-based learning site designed to create meaningful…
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Rescue Brew Pet Photo Contest Returns to Support Animal Welfare Across North Carolina
A popular local fundraiser celebrating rescued pets and their stories has returned for another year. The Rescue Brew pet photo contest launched this week, bringing together Fullsteam Brewery, RTP Uncorked, and Boxyard RTP to benefit Animal Aid Alliance of North Carolina and other animal rescue organizations statewide. The contest, which runs through July 10, invites…
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[Talking Tariffs] Higher Prices Could Take the Fun Out of Games
Your Ticket to Ride could cost a lot more soon. Tariffs pushed by President Donald Trump – especially those against China and Canada – are expected to prompt steep cost increases for (among other things) board games and comic books. “It will take time for the effects of the tariffs to be fully realized at…
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Durham Activities – March 31-April 5, 2025
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SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 8, 2025
Check out the latest Southpoint Access week in review newsletter, including: And much more! Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800.
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