Tag: community

Texas Roadhouse Taking Over the Neighborhood?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Texas Roadhouse has applied for a site plan that would allow the restaurant chain to demolish the old, defunct Applebee's … Continue reading Texas Roadhouse Taking Over the Neighborhood?

Chicken Hut Awarded $50K Grant for Historic Restaurants

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Chicken Hut restaurant on Fayetteville Street, recently awarded historic status, has something new to celebrate. American Express and the … Continue reading Chicken Hut Awarded $50K Grant for Historic Restaurants

[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! The Durham Police Department reported a marked decrease in violent crime - but not in every neighborhood, and not in … Continue reading [SeeGov Enhanced] Durham City Council Discusses Freeway Future, Crime Decrease

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 21, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠⁠ are … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 21, 2025

[SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 21, 2025

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! In the SoDu Shopping Basket, we take a look at grocery prices at some of our stores in the South … Continue reading [SoDu Shopping Basket] Comparing South Durham Grocery Prices – Aug. 21, 2025

[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in … Continue reading [SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 20, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the past week, vehicle-related crimes dominated with 21 reports of break-ins and 10 thefts. Hot spots included apartment … Continue reading South Durham Weekly Crime Update – Aug. 20, 2025

Durham Sees 19.5% Drop in Violent Crime in Q2 2025

The Durham Police Department’s latest quarterly report shows encouraging progress on violent crime, even as property crimes remain a persistent challenge, especially in fast-growing areas like South Durham. According to … Continue reading Durham Sees 19.5% Drop in Violent Crime in Q2 2025

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 19, 2025

Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠ are … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – Aug. 19, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Angelito “Lito” Berongoy, 60, died Aug. 12, 2025. Services are planned … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – Aug. 19, 2025

Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 18-22, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Wednesday is a teacher workday. 🍽️ Breakfast (K–12) All breakfasts include low-fat … Continue reading Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 18-22, 2025