[Commentary] High Duke Energy Bills and Rate Hikes Force Difficult Choices

By Anita YatesBeacon Media There are certain times of year when I know my electricity bill will be through the roof. The middle of the summer is definitely one of … Continue reading [Commentary] High Duke Energy Bills and Rate Hikes Force Difficult Choices

Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 3, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MOHZw5haL8scm4bZP7yQO?si=6RF6MVvPS8SbeU6RFCk8Dg 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 3, 2025

Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event

Starting next week, Parktown Food Hub organizers want supporters to work on a "reverse Advent calendar" for their Christmas in July food drive. For the unfamiliar: An Advent calendar is … Continue reading Parktown Food Hub Holds Christmas in July Event

[Nerdspresso] Did You Get the World for Christmas?

Are you enjoying the holiday season? My family celebrated Christmas this week and it was great. We had a blast and benefitted greatly from the jolly fat man’s generosity. My … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Did You Get the World for Christmas?

[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?

SoDu We Like Local News Episode 2: Was Durham Too Quick to Hire a New City Manager?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oqpD7gz4GyVs8CyZZWhT7?si=KKdlEJHAS8K49O8ynBPgSg Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! A divided Durham City Council on Monday surprised us with an agenda item that hadn't been publicized: the appointment of Deputy City … Continue reading SoDu We Like Local News Episode 2: Was Durham Too Quick to Hire a New City Manager?

Durham Offices Closing for Christmas, New Year’s Day

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city facilities, will close on Dec. 23; Dec. 24; Dec. 25; and … Continue reading Durham Offices Closing for Christmas, New Year’s Day

[SoDu How-To] Get Rid of That Live Christmas Tree

When Christmas is over, the City of Durham offers a few ways to get rid of live trees starting in January. All live trees left at free drop-off locations – … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Get Rid of That Live Christmas Tree

Holiday Fun Coming to South Durham Mall

Christmas tree at center court at The Streets at Southpoint. Photo: Wes Platt. The Streets at Southpoint won't be open on Thanksgiving Day, but kicks off extended hours on Black … Continue reading Holiday Fun Coming to South Durham Mall

[Nerdspresso] Movies to Soothe Your Turkey Day Food Coma

This Thanksgiving, we will all get to a time following the big family meal when we stare across the desecrated battlefield that was our Thanksgiving dinner and wonder what’s next. … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Movies to Soothe Your Turkey Day Food Coma

[UPDATED 11/22/2024] Durham Bus Plan Rolls Out in December

[Updated to add specific information about groups and the bus numbers assigned to them.] After the Thanksgiving break, Durham Public Schools will put its new rotational school transportation plan into … Continue reading [UPDATED 11/22/2024] Durham Bus Plan Rolls Out in December

Durham Alert: Safety Recalls [Nov. 15, 2024]

The following is a summary of the latest product recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in November 2024. These items have been recalled due to various safety concerns. … Continue reading Durham Alert: Safety Recalls [Nov. 15, 2024]