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[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?
Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in South Durham. This column is not written by a licensed therapist or counselor and should not be taken as professional mental health, medical, or legal…
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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] 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] “Tale” of Good Citizenship?
The U.S. Department of Education wants citizens to rat out schools that adhere to DEI principles. Here’s another way you can help. Maybe?
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Supporting Durham’s Immigrant Families: Resources, Guidance, and Community Action
As concerns about immigration enforcement grow, some Durham families are taking proactive steps to protect their children and plan for potential disruptions. Schools, community organizations, and local residents must work together to provide resources and support to ensure that all children, regardless of immigration status, can feel safe and thrive. Our latest Southpoint Access article,…
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SoDu Week in Review – Jan. 11, 2025
Durham School Bus Changes: Family Responsibility Zones Begin Jan. 21 On Jan. 21, the new “family responsibility zones” developed by transportation staff at Durham Public Schools take effect around 21 elementary schools throughout the county. This means that, for many students living within as much as a mile from these schools, school bus service won’t…
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[SoDu Gallery] Dignitaries Dedicate New Durham Elementary School
Politicians, relatives, Durham Public Schools staff, and the builders that took Murray-Massenburg Elementary School from a plan on paper to a high-tech reality in South Durham gathered Oct. 8 for a ribbon cutting to dedicate the facility in honor of activist and human rights leader Pauli Murray and Betty Massenburg, a writer who also served…
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Meet the Candidate: Maurice “Mo” Green
Maurice “Mo” Green, 57, was born in New York City and currently lives in Greensboro. He’s earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics as well as a law degree from Duke University. He has served as superintendent of Guilford County Schools, general counsel for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and executive director of the Z. Smith…
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Traditional DPS Schools Spring Break
Traditional calendar schools in Durham Public Schools are closed for Spring Break.
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[Junction 54] Pearsontown Bus Scare – Editor’s Column/Audio Note
You’ve probably heard by now, Pearsontown Elementary School students on their way home from school on the bus got a scare today. One of the children took a toy gun from his backpack in front of other passengers. Principal Asia Cunningham called families about the incident, saying that the bus driver acted quickly and confiscated…
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[SoDuWe Poll Results] DPS Magnet Lottery Outcome
On March 2, 2024, Southpoint Access encouraged readers to participate in a flash poll about their experiences with the Durham Public Schools magnet lottery. Of those responding, 60% indicated that they didn’t secure a spot in their top choice, while 40% indicated that they made it into their first-choice school. Of those who didn’t get…
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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 from work, making it impossible to inspect and clear buses for transportation. “The reason school was canceled today and may be canceled on Monday is…
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