[Commentary] Juneteenth: America’s Most Important Holiday

By Idrissa A. Smith, Special to Southpoint Access “I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! … Continue reading [Commentary] Juneteenth: America’s Most Important Holiday

Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?

Durham Parks and Recreation plans to replace playgrounds at M0rreene Road Park and Forest Hills Park. Now they're asking residents to share their preferences for features to include in the … Continue reading Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?

[Nerdspresso] Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” a Shallow Pool

Guy Ritchie’s movies are a mixed bag. He got his start with edgy crime comedies like Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, which made us think he was … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth” a Shallow Pool

Durham Activities – May 26-31, 2025

Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! May 26, 2025 LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY. May 27, 2025 Children's Caterpillar and Butterfly Crafts: Take and Make Edition. … Continue reading Durham Activities – May 26-31, 2025

South Durham’s Heather Hindin Named Executive Director of Harper’s Home

Harper’s Home, a Durham-based nonprofit that will provide temporary housing for families of pediatric patients at Duke Children’s Hospital, has named Heather Hindin as its full-time executive director. Hindin will … Continue reading South Durham’s Heather Hindin Named Executive Director of Harper’s Home

Great Futures Breakfast Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties hosts the 2025 Great Futures Breakfast on May 1, aiming to raise $125,000 to support its summer camp programs. The … Continue reading Great Futures Breakfast Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties

Book Harvest, Blue Cross NC Partner to Distribute Free Children’s Books Across the State

Book Harvest, the Durham-based nonprofit known for its early literacy work, is teaming with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to put free children’s books into the hands … Continue reading Book Harvest, Blue Cross NC Partner to Distribute Free Children’s Books Across the State

DPS Board Member Umstead Joins Governor’s Council

Bettina Umstead, a member of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, has been appointed to Gov. Josh Stein’s Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being, a new statewide body … Continue reading DPS Board Member Umstead Joins Governor’s Council

[SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 10: A Home for Hope

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5I2cC1iFGwecAGWeNul44M?si=j6er4mrYSO-APhz2wsx8wQ WATCH ON SPOTIFY What’s new with Harper’s Home? Later in this episode, we’ll catch up with Heather Hindin and her daughter Harper about the project that aims to support … Continue reading [SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 10: A Home for Hope

[Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls

In 2007, I spent over a year searching for my forever home. I had a long list of must-haves - so long that even my amazing realtor gently suggested I … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls

Durham Schools Community Priorities: Staff Pay, Reliable Transportation

Few surprises greeted the Durham Public Schools Board of Education during the March 20 budget hearing, as Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Teetor presented results from a survey of the community. … Continue reading Durham Schools Community Priorities: Staff Pay, Reliable Transportation

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births – March 1-7, 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]

Southpoint Access provides SoDu Crew subscribers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham. Meet our newest neighbors in our newsletter!