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[Nerdspresso] The Comforting Touch of a Mediocre Movie
For a while, my wife had a major crush on Jason Statham. This attraction came as a surprise to me, but not for the reasons that you might think. I don’t care if she gazes in the restaurant window as long as she comes home for dinner. Statham was just a departure from her usual…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Keep an Eye on Raleigh
Over the weekend, I spent a little time diving into some of the N.C. Senate bills up for consideration in the first Southpoint Access Legislative Watch. Among the items of interest you might want to check out: Got thoughts about any of this legislation? Send letters to the editor to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news! Check out all the news in our…
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Feeling Hungry for Good Durham Food?
The weather’s finally taking a turn toward spring this week. It’ll be in the 60s on Wednesday! I actually got the kids to school at a normal time today. Friday night, my wife Catherine and I caught the Patton Oswalt show at The Carolina Theatre after dinner at Tacos Number Juan. The show was hilarious,…
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From AI Skeptic to Enthusiast: Embracing Tech in Everyday Life
In the latest Raising Durham column, Heather Leigh Hindin reflects on her journey from dismissing artificial intelligence as a passing tech trend to embracing it as a game-changing tool for her busy life. From meal planning to homework help, AI has become her secret weapon for managing the chaos of single-parenthood and creative work. Curious…
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[SoDu Gallery] Focus on the North Carolina State Fair
The North Carolina State Fair is wrapping up in Raleigh this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 26, I took the family and got help from Catherine and the kids to track down some winning entries from Durham in the exhibit halls – like the decorative pie crust by Brianne Corsi showcased as the featured image of…
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Keep Cool, Durham! Heat Spikes This Weekend
The National Weather Service warns that heat index values could reach 105 after 2 p.m. today, and between 105 and 109 on Sunday. Residents are encouraged to: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce risks during outdoor work. Durham County Library branches – Main,…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 6: Growing Together in Durham
In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? Subscribe to the Southpoint Access YouTube channel! Southpoint Access is a free community news website…
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South Durham Housing Market [April 2024]
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices in March reached about $422,500 – up 8.3% compared to the same time in 2023, according to Redfin.com. The market is listed as very competitive. Average homes sell…
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South Durham Housing Market Update [February 2024]
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices reached about $438,000 – up 4.2% compared to the same time in 2022, according to Redfin.com. The market is listed as somewhat competitive. Average homes sell near list…
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