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Durham’s Annual Water Disinfection Change Starts Feb. 28
Durham residents may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their tap water starting Friday, Feb. 28, as the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management begins its annual water disinfection changeover. The process, which follows federal and state regulations, will continue until Monday, April 13, and ensures the city’s water distribution…
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SoDu Week in Review – Feb. 15, 2025
Feeling Good About Bull City Life? The City of Durham rolled out its annual survey of residents, which found that 79% of us rate Durham as an excellent or good place to live. How about you? Send your thoughts to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news! Read more in our SoDu Week in Review newsletter!
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South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for February 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 property crimes like theft and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery. The data indicates that residents between Dec. 31 to Jan. 29…
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Shaping the Future of Historic Durham Athletic Park
The Durham Athletic Park (DAP), a treasured site with nearly a century of history, is at the heart of a community conversation about its future. Once the home of the beloved Durham Bulls and the filming location for the classic movie Bull Durham, the 5.42-acre site has played a significant role in the city’s cultural…
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[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 – or picked up via limited curbside service – must meet the following criteria: Free curbside collections are available only for current yard waste and exempt…
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Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! New body-worn and in-car cameras for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, urgent repairs at the downtown detention center, and funding for a transit vision plan are among the items on the agenda for the Dec. 9 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The board is considering: Also…
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Durham Residents Can Help Shape Pedestrian, Biking Future
Durham is calling on residents to share their ideas for improving biking, walking, and rolling in the city as part of an update to the 2025 Durham Bike+Walk Plan. This initiative will serve as a roadmap for enhancing sidewalks, bike lanes, greenways, and other infrastructure. Participants in the survey could win a $50 gift card. How…
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Durham City Offices Closing for Thanksgiving
The City of Durham will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Most City offices, including City Hall and non-emergency facilities, will be closed during this time. Solid Waste Services For alerts about collection schedules, visit the department’s website or download the Durham Rollout app. Parks and Recreation Durham Parks…
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Durham Offers Pumpkin Disposal
What to do with those whole or uncarved pumpkins now that Halloween is behind us? Starting today, the City of Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful are accepting pumpkins from 8 a.m. to noon at designated city parks, including: Residents are asked to bring only unpainted pumpkins and squash. They won’t accept other decorations, candles, or…
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Durham City Offices Closing on Veterans Day
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Solid Waste Services The Solid Waste Management Department will also close Nov. 11, delaying curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection by one business day. Friday yard waste customers will receive service on…
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Durham Mayor Plans Small-Business Town Hall
Business owners can gain resources and insights to help their ventures grow at Durham Leveling Up: Scaling Your Business Through Opportunity and Collaboration, a free town hall hosted by Mayor Leonardo Williams. The event will be held at North Carolina Central University’s new School of Business, 829 E. Lawson St., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from…
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