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Hope Valley PTA Bids Farewell to Principal Miller, Approves Officers
Melissa Price-Kromm, one of Hope Valley PTA’s co-vice presidents, on Wednesday offered a remembrance of Principal Jed Miller, who left Hope Valley Elementary School in May. He has been succeeded by Ingrid Whitaker. “Over the years, Mr. Miller has helped shape not just minds but lives,” Price-Kromm told the crowd gathered for Wednesday’s end-of-the-school-year pizza…
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[Nerdspresso Phase II] Episode 10: Friends Everywhere
Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham’s neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy. It’s Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 10th episode, we’re talking about season 2 of the Star Wars sci-fi spy thriller series Andor! Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter…
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Durham Middle Schoolers Perform at Kings Dominion
Students from Neal Middle School traveled to Kings Dominion in Virginia on May 31 to participate in the 2025 Festival of Music. The chorus members, led by director Deonte Whitehead, performed two songs – Come to the Music by Joseph Martin and Homeward Bound by Martha Keen – for judges and received excellent marks for…
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City Considering Annexation Near Leigh Farm Park
Five parcels of land along Trenton Road near Leigh Farm Park could be annexed into the city limits and rezoned for the construction of as many as 11 single-family homes. The application was submitted on May 19. No date has yet been set for the Durham Planning Commission to take up the proposal. Representatives from…
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W.G. Pearson Elementary Earns $5,000 Library Grant
W.G. Pearson Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, joining 219 other schools across 38 states awarded funds this year. The grant, awarded through a competitive application process, was secured by W.G. Pearson Media Coordinator Ann Ayers. The funds will be used to help update and diversify…
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[SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 13: Brick by Brick
In the latest episode of SoDu We Like Local News on Patreon, Wes Platt heads to the grand opening of the brand-new LEGO Store at The Streets at Southpoint and chats with store manager Katrina Lopez, who recently relocated from Austin to help launch the Durham location. No more trips to Crabtree for your brick…
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Shell-A-Brate World Turtle Day on Thursday
The Piedmont Wildlife Center this week commemorates World Turtle Day on Thursday with an all-outdoor, family-friendly free event that includes a field survey challenge, tortoise and hare race, and turtle-themed crafts and games. “Piedmont Wildlife Center is excited to celebrate North Carolina’s state reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle, with our special World Turtle Day event,”…
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[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – May 20, 2025
Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week. Get Connected
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AT&T Outage Continues in South Durham
Since Friday, South Durham neighbors from Chapel Hill to Hope Valley Forest have been without their AT&T fiber internet service. Although service has been restored in some areas, it remains out for many other customers and it could be tonight before all are back online. AT&T hasn’t yet specified the cause of the issue or…
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Southpoint LEGO Store Opens Friday
The LEGO Group is set to open its newest retail location at The Streets at Southpoint on Friday, May 23, bringing immersive play and the brand’s signature brick-building experience to South Durham. Located on the mall’s upper level next to Zumiez, the 2,217-square-foot store will feature one of the region’s widest selections of LEGO sets,…
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🛡️ We’ve Got a Privacy Policy – Because We Respect Your Inbox
A quick housekeeping note: Southpoint Access has a formal privacy policy. It’s nothing dramatic – just a simple promise to keep your information safe and to never sell or share your email address. Ever. I created the policy to be clear about what I collect (your email, and maybe your name or ZIP code), how…
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Matching Donor Steps Up for Parktown Food Hub
An anonymous donor is matching donations to the Parktown Food Hub – dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 – until July 1. “This incredible act of generosity will help put food on the tables of families in need,” said Lisa Greene, a member of the South Durham nonprofit organization’s board of directors. “We are beyond…
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