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News
From a UNC System news release: Dr. Karrie Dixon, a transformative leader who steered Elizabeth City State University to remarkable growth, was elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) today by the UNC Board of Governors. Dixon, recommended by UNC System President Peter Hans, emerged from a national search
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Commentary
In the third episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses Pearsontown Elementary School’s fifth-grade graduation ceremony and shows off his Goonies T-shirt while sharing his experience getting a cardiac MRI. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become a subscriber on Patreon: https:
Business
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top score (100/100)
Business
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice about cucumbers shipped to North Carolina and other states by Florida’s Fresh Start Produce Sales. Here’s what South Durham residents need to know: Q: What is the recall about Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. cucumbers? Fresh Start
Development
A little more than seven acres of undeveloped land where Page and Chin Page roads connect could become the site of 150 new multifamily residential units in South Durham. Patrick Byker of Morningstar Law Group, who represents the developer, is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal to rezone
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Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral Service: Robin Allison Roberts passed away on Wednesday, May 29, at her home. She was 58. She was born in Durham County, North Carolina, to the late Edward Anderson Roberts and Nancy Mae Allison Roberts. In addition to her parents, Roberts
Local Government
Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most city offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services will remain available by calling 911, and non-emergency concerns
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Commentary
In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. * Superintendent Search Update: https://southpointaccess.news/2024/06/03/more-than-100-applicants-so-far-for-durham-schools-superintendent/ * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
News
Durham Public Schools on May 24 had received 109 applications from candidates hoping to take over as superintendent, according to a presentation from the Alma Advisory Group, which is helping DPS with the search process. Demographics for the candidates include: * 60% male, 37% female, 3% not identified. * 69% Black, 17%
Milestones
Thirty years ago, as the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, I had the opportunity to talk to two veterans of that operation. Joe Clancy and Larry James shared their experiences with me for an article that originally appeared in The
Food Safety Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of consuming apricot seeds after high levels of the toxic compound amygdalin were found in certain products. Analytical packets reviewed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from samples
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Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Hall-Wynne Funeral Home: Terry Lynn Rhodes passed away peacefully at home in Durham on May 29. He was 79. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, to the late Lee and Ethel Mae Rhodes on November 25, 1944. He was baptized at the age