Podcast Recap: Durham Public Schools Faces New Shortfall

In the latest SoDu We Like Local News podcast, neighborhood news guy Wes Platt dives into the challenging financial situation facing Durham Public Schools where the administration has discovered a $7 million … Continue reading Podcast Recap: Durham Public Schools Faces New Shortfall

Podcast Recap: Ready for Durham Family Responsibility Zones?

In the latest SoDu We Like Local News podcast, neighborhood news guy Wes Platt dives into the upcoming changes as Durham Public Schools' family responsibility zones go into effect on … Continue reading Podcast Recap: Ready for Durham Family Responsibility Zones?

Durham News Straight to Your Inbox!

Starting this week, Southpoint Access shifts to bringing news first primarily through a free email newsletter delivered to reader inboxes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The first issue of the … Continue reading Durham News Straight to Your Inbox!

Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

Nearly 1,600 customers in the South Durham area waited on the restoration of power by Duke Energy after heavy storms passed through the region on Friday. The power company reported … Continue reading Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

New Durham Outdoor Drinking District Coming to Southpoint

South Durham may get its own version of downtown Durham's Bullpen social district next month at The Streets at Southpoint. "I do not have a specific date as we are … Continue reading New Durham Outdoor Drinking District Coming to Southpoint

Durham Heat Index in Danger Zone Again Today

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m. today, warning that temperatures in central North Carolina - including Durham - could see heat index … Continue reading Durham Heat Index in Danger Zone Again Today

TD Bank Branch Coming to South Durham

What used to be a Circle K at 4835 Hope Valley Rd. is turning into a TD Bank branch at the intersection with NC Hwy. 54, next to Burger King … Continue reading TD Bank Branch Coming to South Durham

New Durham Dunkin’ Takes Shape

Work continues on the Dunkin’ at 4823 NC Hwy. 55, between Wendy’s and Bojangle’s, near the intersection at Allendown Drive. City planning records show the property has undergone an upfit, … Continue reading New Durham Dunkin’ Takes Shape

[Video] To the Point Episode 8: Durham Drama Teacher Takes Musical Theatre Prize

https://youtu.be/4tsMesApSwU?si=Ajx0eyhVqnRgumuZ In the eighth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Olivia Bellido, drama teacher at C.E. Jordan High School. Bellido received the … Continue reading [Video] To the Point Episode 8: Durham Drama Teacher Takes Musical Theatre Prize

South Durham Year-Round Principals Look Ahead to New Year

Durham Public Schools will kick off the new year-round academic year on July 22 with four more schools than previously offered, due to redistricting in the Growing Together plan. “Many … Continue reading South Durham Year-Round Principals Look Ahead to New Year

South Durham Newsletter Roundup No. 17

Are you caught up on the latest news from Southpoint Access? The current issue of the Southpoint Weekly Roundup newsletter is now online with headlines about what's happening here in … Continue reading South Durham Newsletter Roundup No. 17

Science Corporation Plans $65M Expansion in Durham

Science Corporation, which makes semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies, is investing $65 million to expand its facility on T.W. Alexander Drive and add more than 50 new jobs. The expansion plan … Continue reading Science Corporation Plans $65M Expansion in Durham