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Durham Council to Consider Ellis Road Townhouse Plan
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Durham Council to Consider Ellis Road Townhouse Plan

Wes PlattOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Lynley Townhouses, a 102-unit project along Ellis and Clinton Roads in southeastern Durham, faced rejection from the Durham Planning Commission…

Patterson Place Parcels Could Lose Watershed Protection Designation
Development Local Government News

Patterson Place Parcels Could Lose Watershed Protection Designation

Wes PlattOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to…

Alford Tract Annexation in Southeast Durham Gets August Hearing
Development Local Government News

Alford Tract Annexation in Southeast Durham Gets August Hearing

Wes PlattJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

More than 13 acres along Sherron Road in southeastern Durham are slated for voluntary annexation and rezoning to allow the…

South Durham Could See More Cubicles Along NC Highway 54
Business Development Local Government News

South Durham Could See More Cubicles Along NC Highway 54

Wes PlattJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

A developer wants to turn more than half an acre of residential land at NC Highway 54 and Dresden Drive…

Durham City Manager Plans Retirement in December
Local Government News

Durham City Manager Plans Retirement in December

Wes PlattJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Wanda Page, the current city manager, expects to end her career with the City of Durham in December after 36…

[Video] To the Point Episode 5: Know Your Durham School Assignment
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[Video] To the Point Episode 5: Know Your Durham School Assignment

Wes PlattJune 18, 2024July 30, 2024

In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a…

Property Tax Increase Approved by Durham City Council
Local Government News

Property Tax Increase Approved by Durham City Council

Wes PlattJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

The Durham City Council on Monday unanimously approved the $668 million budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with a property…

Most City of Durham Offices Closed June 20 for Juneteenth
Local Government News

Most City of Durham Offices Closed June 20 for Juneteenth

Wes PlattJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June…

Durham May Move Forward with Parks and Rec Bond Referendum
Local Government

Durham May Move Forward with Parks and Rec Bond Referendum

Wes PlattMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on…

Are You Durham’s Next Poet Laureate?
Local Government News

Are You Durham’s Next Poet Laureate?

Wes PlattApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024

The City of Durham is now seeking candidates to serve as its second Poet Laureate. The first-ever Poet Laureate, D.J.…

Your Community, Your Voice: Support Local Journalism That Matters
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Your Community, Your Voice: Support Local Journalism That Matters

Wes PlattApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Dear Neighbors, In a world where big media often overlooks the local narrative, Southpoint Access stands out by bringing you…

New Fire Station Targets Durham Sustainability Goals
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New Fire Station Targets Durham Sustainability Goals

Wes PlattMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A new fire station is coming to Davis Drive and NC Highway 54, replacing an older facility on Old Page…

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