[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Angelito “Lito” Berongoy, 60, died Aug. 12, 2025. Services are planned … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 12, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Octavius Amos, 32, died July 26, 2025. Services are planned for … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 12, 2025

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] For Yanni, for Science, for Hope: Marking Malan Syndrome Awareness Day

Every Aug. 19, families like ours join with doctors, researchers, and advocates around the world for Malan Syndrome Awareness Day. It’s a day that means more to us than I ever … Continue reading [LETTER TO THE EDITOR] For Yanni, for Science, for Hope: Marking Malan Syndrome Awareness Day

[SoDu We Like Local News] GoFundMe Launched to Support Some Chapel Hill Small Businesses

I've known Johnny and Catherine Mariakakis since I joined St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in South Durham back in 2011. Served with Johnny on the Parish Council for a couple … Continue reading [SoDu We Like Local News] GoFundMe Launched to Support Some Chapel Hill Small Businesses

South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 2, 2025

This past week in South Durham, law enforcement responded to a range of incidents across multiple neighborhoods. Reports included several cases of aggravated and simple assault, vandalism, theft, and harassment. … Continue reading South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 2, 2025

[Commentary] Kimberly Jones: Public Education Is A Sacred Obligation

By Kimberly JonesBeacon Media I’ve spent my life in North Carolina’s public schools, as a student, a teacher, and most recently an advisor to the N.C. State Board of Education. … Continue reading [Commentary] Kimberly Jones: Public Education Is A Sacred Obligation