Southpoint Access: Latest South Durham News, Events, and Community Updates

Stay informed with Southpoint Access, your trusted source for the latest South Durham news, events, school updates, local government coverage, and community stories. Our newsletter delivers hyperlocal reporting on everything … Continue reading Southpoint Access: Latest South Durham News, Events, and Community Updates

What to Expect from Our Southpoint Access Newsletters

Subscribe to Southpoint Access newsletters! Southpoint Access provides hyperlocal newsletters covering the people, places, and practical details that shape life in South Durham. Whether you're commuting down Fayetteville Road, raising … Continue reading What to Expect from Our Southpoint Access Newsletters

Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 8, 2025

I spent last week near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, on the banks of the Mississippi River, finding myself at a crossroads for Southpoint Access. For a little more … Continue reading Neighborhood News Guy’s Note: Sept. 8, 2025

📣 A Big Shift for SoDu Coverage: We’re Going All-In on Our New Home

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Hey, South Durham neighbors! Some exciting news: Starting next week, I’ll be publishing almost entirely at soduwelikelocal.news. If you’ve been … Continue reading 📣 A Big Shift for SoDu Coverage: We’re Going All-In on Our New Home

🛒 Save Time. Save Money. Stay Local.

Every week, Southpoint Access subscribers get a clear, no-spin look at how local grocery prices stack up - thanks to the SoDu Shopping Basket. We’ve been tracking the cost of … Continue reading 🛒 Save Time. Save Money. Stay Local.

From One South Durham Small Business to Another – Let’s Team Up This April

Hi, neighbors! I’m Wes Platt, neighborhood news guy behind Southpoint Access and our weekday email newsletter, the SoDu Sunrise Showcase. Every morning, SoDu neighbors open these emails to catch up … Continue reading From One South Durham Small Business to Another – Let’s Team Up This April

[Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!

From April 2 through May 30, Southpoint Access is celebrating the Class of 2025 by shining a light on the graduating seniors in our community. If you're an annual subscriber … Continue reading [Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!

Stay Informed with the SoDu We Like Local News Newsletter!

Keep up with what's happening in South Durham with our daily and weekly SoDu We Like Local News newsletters! We've got the SoDu Sunrise Showcase on weekday mornings and the … Continue reading Stay Informed with the SoDu We Like Local News Newsletter!

SoDu Week in Review – March 15, 2025

Welcome to the weekend! Year-round schools start their intersession on Monday. It's possible you missed out on some of the news covered by Southpoint Access last week, but don't worry … Continue reading SoDu Week in Review – March 15, 2025

[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 … Continue reading [SoDu Sunrise Showcase] No Easy Win

[Subscriber Event] Meet Your SoDu Neighborhood News Guy!

Hello, neighbor! I'm inviting all Southpoint Access subscribers to attend an introductory meet-and-greet Zoom webinar. Register today and join me online on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. You should … Continue reading [Subscriber Event] Meet Your SoDu Neighborhood News Guy!

Help Build Your SoDu Neighborhood News Community!

Neighborhood news needs your help to thrive in South Durham - and I'd like to see you rewarded for your assistance! With that in mind, Southpoint Access is now teamed … Continue reading Help Build Your SoDu Neighborhood News Community!