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Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! A new development at Carpenter Fletcher Road and NC Highway 55 could bring 200 apartments – including 31 affordable housing units – to about 17 acres. But first they need permission to abandon plans for recreational open space in wetlands that would endanger a federal…
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City of Durham Offers MiFi Hotspots
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents who need home internet access can get help through the city’s new MiFi hotspot program. Applications are open now. “Internet access is essential for success in today’s world,” said Patrice Carroll, digital inclusion program manager for the City of Durham’s Engagement Department. “Access…
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Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Durham residents planning around the long weekend should take note of several service changes for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, as most City of Durham offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday. 🗂️ City Offices & Services City Hall and…
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[From NC Newsline] Durham Council Member Warns ICE Will Disappear Residents
By Brandon Kingdollar, NC NewslineAug. 3, 2025 As residents rally to alert neighbors to immigration agents around the city, Durham City Council member Javiera Caballero warned Saturday that anyone could be arrested off the street and detained. Speaking to an audience of around 70 at a “State of Durham” town hall held in the Durham…
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[Election 2025] Leonardo Williams Files for Re-Election
Mayor Leonardo Williams on Tuesday filed his candidacy papers for re-election to lead the City of Durham. His campaign website lists achievements as mayor, including: He filed to run again a day after Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, turned in her papers to challenge Williams for the job on Oct. 7. DeDreana Freeman Faces…
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[Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor
Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, on Monday officially filed to challenge Leonardo Williams for the job of leading the City Council. She enters the race running on an agenda labeled Durham is H.O.P.E – clearly throwing a bit of shade at incumbent Mayor Leonardo Williams’ “Durham is Dope” slogan. Bell’s H.O.P.E.…
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Durham: What City Services are Open, Closed on July 4?
As South Durham residents gear up to celebrate Independence Day, here’s what to expect from the City of Durham in terms of closures, changes, and local festivities for Friday, July 4, 2025. 🚫 City Closures Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 4. Non-emergency facilities and operations will…
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Durham Council Passes Budget, Approves Two Developments
On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The new budget includes a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 of assessed value – an increase of 5.48 cents over the revenue-neutral rate…
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Durham’s 911 Center Invites Public Input as It Seeks National Re-Accreditation
As the Durham Emergency Communications Center begins its fifth re-accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), residents are invited to play a part in shaping the future of local emergency services. Through June 21, community members can share their thoughts about the center’s performance and its compliance with CALEA’s…
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[Letter to the Editor] South Durham Infrastructure Neglect – Paving, Safety, and Equity Concerns
On June 10, 2025, Hope Valley Farms Homeowners Association President Holly Hayes sent a letter to Ward 3 Durham City Council Member Chelsea Cook. She gave permission for Southpoint Access to share her concerns with readers. Dear Council Member Cook, I’m reaching out not just about Juliette Drive, but about the broader issue of long-term…
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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 new playgrounds. Would your children prefer climbing? Rocking back and forth? Spinning? Swinging? Sliding? Just pretending? Should it be interactive, relaxing, or challenging? The parks…
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Joshua Gunn Comes Home to Lead Durham’s City Economic Agency
Durham’s own Joshua Gunn is coming home and he’s stepping into a pivotal role that could shape the Bull City’s economic future for years to come. The City of Durham has officially named Gunn as the next director of its Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His first day on the job will be July…
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