[SoDu We Poll] Life with Telecommuting

Like me, do you work from home? I'm asking Southpoint Access readers to participate in a brief survey about the benefits and challenges of telecommuting. Loading… Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? … Continue reading [SoDu We Poll] Life with Telecommuting

Apokriatiko Glendi – Mardi Gras Dinner Dance

Bring your family and friends for an exciting evening of dining and dancing at AHEPA Chapter 277's Apokriatiko Glendi - our annual Mardi Gras dinner dance! Casual dress and costumes … Continue reading Apokriatiko Glendi – Mardi Gras Dinner Dance

[SoDu We Gallery] American Tobacco Trail Cleanup

Volunteers from the American Tobacco Trail Facebook group got out this weekend and cleaned up trash along the trail near where it crosses Fayetteville Street in South Durham. Photos taken … Continue reading [SoDu We Gallery] American Tobacco Trail Cleanup

DPS: School Resumes Tuesday (Weather Permitting)

The school bus mechanics for Durham Public Schools plan to be back at work Tuesday, allowing transportation to resume for students throughout the county. But it's worth keeping in mind … Continue reading DPS: School Resumes Tuesday (Weather Permitting)

[FLASH POLL] Who Deserves the Most Blame for DPS Disruptions?

EDITOR'S NOTE: This poll is now closed. Readers with at least the free Neighbor-level subscriber rank can check out the flash poll results in this post. While we wait to … Continue reading [FLASH POLL] Who Deserves the Most Blame for DPS Disruptions?

It’s Official: No School for DPS on Monday

Durham Public Schools will close Monday, as feared, due to a reported call-out of school transportation mechanics. Although athletics and other extracurricular activities are expected to continue as planned, the … Continue reading It’s Official: No School for DPS on Monday

DPS Warns School May Be Canceled Monday

Durham Public Schools families on Friday evening received word that district schools may be closed once again on Monday. Schools were closed Friday after administrators said bus mechanics called out … Continue reading DPS Warns School May Be Canceled Monday

[Junction 54] Won’t Get Fooled Again – Editor’s Column/Audio Note

Honestly, I can’t believe I fell for it. But the fact that I did makes me think it’s all the more important to talk about it. If I do, maybe … Continue reading [Junction 54] Won’t Get Fooled Again – Editor’s Column/Audio Note

[SoDu We Gallery] St. Barbara Ministry Fair 2024

On Feb. 4, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held a ministry fair to introduce parishioners to opportunities for involvement in the church community, including youth activities, choir, Greek language school, … Continue reading [SoDu We Gallery] St. Barbara Ministry Fair 2024

[IN MEMORIAM] Miss Piggy

Miss Piggy, a pot-bellied pig who's been a fixture at Durham's Museum of Life and Science since 2009, has passed away after 15 years. According to the museum's blog: "After … Continue reading [IN MEMORIAM] Miss Piggy

American Indian Powwow

On Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 5 p.m., North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics plays host to the annual American Indian Powwow, with arts and crafts, singing, and … Continue reading American Indian Powwow

[JUNCTION 54] Just How Big Is This Windmill?

Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers: Text of the Audio File: Every couple of days, I post …