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This Week in South Durham: Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
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This Week in South Durham: Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

Wes PlattFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025

Hey, SoDu Crew! Looking for something fun, thought-provoking, or community-focused to do this week? From local government meetings to storytime…

Moriah Ridge Project Up for Consideration by Durham Council
Development News

Moriah Ridge Project Up for Consideration by Durham Council

Wes PlattJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The annexation of 168 acres along Mt. Moriah Road from Orange County for M/I Homes to build as many as…

Durham City Council Approves Brickworks Rezoning
Development Local Government News

Durham City Council Approves Brickworks Rezoning

Wes PlattJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The Durham City Council unanimously approved the zoning map change for the massive Brickworks project during Tuesday’s meeting, advancing a…

Brickworks Development on Durham Council Agenda
Local Government News

Brickworks Development on Durham Council Agenda

Wes PlattJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

The Durham City Council will consider several significant items during tonight’s meeting, including the proposed Brickworks development, a massive project…

Need Something to Do, Durham?
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Need Something to Do, Durham?

Wes PlattJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Looking for exciting ways to stay active, creative, and connected this week in South Durham? From the Cold Outside Scavenger…

Durham Planning Commission Rejects Scaled-Down Sheffield Farms Proposal
Development Local Government News

Durham Planning Commission Rejects Scaled-Down Sheffield Farms Proposal

Wes PlattJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The Durham Planning Commission voted against recommending approval of the Sheffield Farms development along Farrington Mill Road. The proposed project, a scaled-down…

SoDu We Like Local News Episode 3: A Boost for the New Year
Commentary SoDu We Like Local News

SoDu We Like Local News Episode 3: A Boost for the New Year

Wes PlattDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024

LION Publishers ⁠awarded Southpoint Access⁠ with a $20,000 grant after our sustainability audit – a huge shot in the arm for my effort…

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

Wes PlattDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! A divided Durham City Council on Monday surprised us with an agenda item…

Durham Council Surprise: New City Manager Appointed
Local Government News

Durham Council Surprise: New City Manager Appointed

Wes PlattDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! It wasn’t on the public agenda for Monday’s meeting, but the Durham City…

Mt. Moriah Road Project Subject of Neighborhood Meeting
Business Development Local Government News

Mt. Moriah Road Project Subject of Neighborhood Meeting

Wes PlattNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

A 170-acre development along Mt. Moriah Road straddling the Durham and Orange county line is up for discussion on Wednesday.…

Divided Durham Council Passes Ellis Road Townhome Zoning
Development Local Government News

Divided Durham Council Passes Ellis Road Townhome Zoning

Wes PlattNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Despite neighborhood concerns about flooding and the area’s changing character, the Durham City Council this week approved a plan for…

[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: Early Voting Exceeds 2020 Numbers
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[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: Early Voting Exceeds 2020 Numbers

Wes PlattNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Nearly 58% of Durham’s 251,785 eligible voters cast ballots during the early voting period, which ended on Nov. 2, exceeding…

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    North Carolina State University said they are investigating alleged hazing at Sigma Nu Fraternity and that a separate criminal investigation is ongoing.

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    on October 27, 2026 at 5:41 pm

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