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

Wes PlattMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

South Durham’s neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, explores why the City of Durham and Durham County governments haven’t merged yet.…

People’s Alliance Urges HEART Expansion and 911 System Merger
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People’s Alliance Urges HEART Expansion and 911 System Merger

Wes PlattJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! The Durham County Sheriff’s Office should team with the City of Durham and…

Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda
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Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda

Wes PlattDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! New body-worn and in-car cameras for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, urgent repairs…

Winners Chosen in Durham Mobile Office Art Contest
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Winners Chosen in Durham Mobile Office Art Contest

Wes PlattJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Janice Little won first place in the DCo on the Go Design contest, which invited local adults and youths to…

[JUNCTION 54] Swerving From My Lane
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[JUNCTION 54] Swerving From My Lane

Wes PlattJanuary 6, 2024February 22, 2024

Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers: Text……...

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Nuggets from Nextdoor [Jan. 2, 2024]
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Nuggets from Nextdoor [Jan. 2, 2024]

Wes PlattJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

Occasionally, Southpoint Access will share interesting posts from our neighborhoods that appear on the Nextdoor app. Help for a Furred…

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