[The Gourmand Next Door] The Price of Fame/Infamy

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Our wine trip in France continues with the infamous Beaujolais (BO-zho-lay). Beaujolais has the unfortunate luck to be stuck between … Continue reading [The Gourmand Next Door] The Price of Fame/Infamy

Durham Celebrates Minority Entrepreneurs in October

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! South Durham entrepreneurs, mark your calendars. The City of Durham is once again hosting its annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) … Continue reading Durham Celebrates Minority Entrepreneurs in October

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 … Continue reading Developer Seeks Zoning Relief for 200-Unit Housing Project

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. … Continue reading Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day

Stormwater and Water Main Repairs Planned for West Woodridge Drive

The City of Durham is moving forward with a project to repair and improve stormwater drainage systems and a portion of the water main infrastructure along West Woodridge Drive. According … Continue reading Stormwater and Water Main Repairs Planned for West Woodridge Drive

Crews to Monitor Creek Health in Southeast Durham Starting April 2

Beginning April 2, residents in southeast Durham may notice scientists and engineers wading through local creeks as part of an initiative to assess water quality and identify potential improvements. Crews … Continue reading Crews to Monitor Creek Health in Southeast Durham Starting April 2

South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for March 2025

According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from … Continue reading South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for March 2025

SoDu We Like Local History Episode 2: Whose Durham Is It, Anyway?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iulnv98WAM3sUpzTfYu90?si=ArdQVwcMRHCJ44bG1ygMVw South Durham's neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, explores why the City of Durham and Durham County governments haven't merged yet. Support ⁠Southpoint Access⁠ as a subscriber! Be sure to check out … Continue reading SoDu We Like Local History Episode 2: Whose Durham Is It, Anyway?