Whatever Happened to Our Mall Fountains?

It started a couple years back, when the fountain in front of the Southpoint AMC theater got replaced by green artificial turf for the kids to roll around on. Recently, … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Our Mall Fountains?

More Details Available for Morgan Farm Proposal

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Tonight, developers are holding a virtual neighborhood meeting about Morgan Farm - a follow-up proposal for the 218-acre site along Farrington Mill … Continue reading More Details Available for Morgan Farm Proposal

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 29, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Hollye Stolz Atwood, 79, died July 17, 2025. Private services are … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 29, 2025

[VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 1: CAVA

In his first Dris Eats the Streets video for ⁠Southpoint Access⁠, Idrissa A. Smith checks out ⁠CAVA⁠, the Mediterranean chain restaurant that's now open near the Southpoint Target where Harvest … Continue reading [VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 1: CAVA

[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 25, 2025

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream … Continue reading [VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 25, 2025

Duke Health Warns of Potential Split with Aetna

Duke Health, one of the Triangle’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers, has notified patients that it may exit Aetna’s insurance network if a new agreement isn’t reached by Monday, … Continue reading Duke Health Warns of Potential Split with Aetna

Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 23, 2025

Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 17, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LIkfnmyMlSN1f5HUCSA9L?si=Nbynf3iqSNK4CtjfBSaMsw Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the … Continue reading Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 17, 2025

[IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 15, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Patricia “Patty” Armstrong Hall, 73, died June 18, 2025. Celebration of … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Durham Obituaries – July 15, 2025

Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 11, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mNeFPpN4A5MMBCvisIcyk?si=-lX-x0SmS7a_kyTPvK3nDA Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the … Continue reading Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 11, 2025

[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Pearsontown Elementary School 2025-26

Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Pearsontown Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. … Continue reading [SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Pearsontown Elementary School 2025-26

Durham School Board Selects Bettina Umstead as Chair

Bettina Umstead returned to the role as chair of Durham Public Schools' Board of Education during a special organizational meeting held Tuesday morning. Millicent Rogers, who served as chair during … Continue reading Durham School Board Selects Bettina Umstead as Chair