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[SoDu How-To] Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus This Summer
Contribute to the Southpoint Access Summer Support Fundraiser! Durham County just confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus since 2022. While the risk remains low for most people, this serves as a timely reminder: mosquito-borne illnesses are active in North Carolina – including right here in South Durham. With warm, wet weather and…
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South Durham Weekly Crime Update – July 30, 2025
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Property crimes and vehicle-related offenses remained a concern in South Durham last week, with police responding to numerous reports of burglaries, thefts, and vandalism in both residential and business areas. Motor vehicle thefts and break-ins continued at a steady pace, accompanied by commercial burglaries…
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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 29, 2025
Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. In this episode, an interview with Samaria McKenzie, candidate…
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[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. Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week.
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[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 18 used to be. Follow him on Instagram. Contribute to our neighborhood news summer fundraiser! Got ideas for restaurants he should check out in and…
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[VIDEO] Southpoint Access Office Hours – July 28, 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 chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. In this episode, an interview with Terry McCann,…
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[VIDEO] [Nerdspresso] Phase II Episode 13: Doing Important Stuff
Contribute to the Southpoint Access Summer Support fundraiser! 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 13th episode, we’re talking about the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn!
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Trump Administration Releases Grant Funds for Public Schools
Remember when the Trump Administration decided to freeze more than $5 billion in education grant funding – prompting many states, including North Carolina, to file suit? Well, on Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it’s releasing those funds to the states, which will allow them to be properly disbursed to school districts like Durham…
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[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 chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Githens Middle School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Sherwood Githens Middle School holds its open house on Aug. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your student needs, including required materials for each grade level and helpful donation items that teachers welcome throughout the year.…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Parkwood Elementary School 2025-26
Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a complete breakdown of what your Parkwood Elementary School student needs, including required materials for each grade level and…
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