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[Nerdspresso] Shocking! No Buzz These Days for “The Electric Horseman”?
If you want to see what big time Hollywood romantic comedies looked like in 1979, go watch “The Electric Horseman“. It was the “Notting Hill” of its day. Just with horses. Check out Jeff Stanford’s latest Nerdspresso column in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Returns in April
The four-day festival, known for its intimate atmosphere and strong filmmaker presence, will feature competition films, special screenings, and discussions with documentary professionals. Read more in our Southpoint Access newsletter!
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NC Governor Launches Child Care Task Force
The task force, co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt and Sen. Jim Burgin, will focus on identifying gaps in the current system, exploring funding solutions, and supporting the child care workforce. Get the full story in our Southpoint Access newsletter!
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The Brief but Epic Saga of Corchado the Goat
The drama began Friday on the American Tobacco Trail near Southwest Elementary School, when a white goat chased a woman around, according to Reddit user OK-Page3779 on the r/bullcity subreddit. “He had retreated to the opposite side of the road and I tried to walk by and he jumped off his log and chased me into the…
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[Letter to the Editor] Support Tourette Syndrome Research Funding
Writes Maria Xenakis Easton: “Four years ago, our daughter was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. At the time, we had noticed some jerky movements but were blindsided by the diagnosis. Like many, we had little understanding of what TS really was. We thought it was mostly about uncontrollable cursing (a type of TS called coprolalia, affecting…
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State Schools Superintendent Plans Durham Visit in April
State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green is traveling throughout North Carolina to listen and learn from community stakeholders. Read more in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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Durham Seeks Input on Downtown Bike Lane Plans
This March, the City of Durham will host a series of open house sessions where residents can weigh in on proposed bike lanes and traffic-calming measures aimed at improving connectivity between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Read more about it in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Easy Win
On Sunday, John Michael played his last basketball game of the season with i9 Sports. It was the championship game between the Jazz, where JM basically played center because he’s one of the tallest players, and the Lakers. The final score was 37-30, Jazz, with JM scoring four baskets and making one of his two…
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[SoDu Alert] Winter Weather Watch Shows Moderate Impacts Coming to Durham Wednesday
A winter storm is expected to affect central North Carolina – including South Durham – from late Wednesday morning through early Thursday, with lingering effects during the rest of the week. Read more in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] How Seriously Do You Take Pickleball?
True confession: I’ve never played pickleball. My son John Michael has, during summer camp. But I’m aware that it’s a growing sports phenomenon and that we’ve got a great outdoor pickleball facility at Piney Wood Park in South Durham. I’m also now aware that the Durham Parks Foundation is holding the 4th Annual Bull City…
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Pickleball Tourney Bound for Piney Wood Park
The Durham Parks Foundation next month is holding the Bull City Open pickleball tournament at Piney Wood Park in South Durham. The event, now in its fourth year, already has 100 players registered at this writing for the March 7 to 9 competition. The tournament fee is $50 and the bracket fee is $5. Read…
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Survey: Durham Residents Give High Marks to City Services, Quality of Life
The latest Resident Satisfaction Survey results are in, and they indicate that living and working in the Bull City is a positive experience, and city services are among the best in the nation. Get the full story in our Southpoint Access newsletter!
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