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Dining
Durham Central Park hosts the first of four food truck rodeo events on Sunday, April 14, and this event showcases the celebration of the Solar New Year in several southeast Asian countries, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and India. It’ll take place from noon to 4 p.m. The schedule
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Southpoint Access Community Messages
As we await the arrival of the April 8 solar eclipse, a message for our neighbors in South Durham from the pen of Montesquieu: “Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance…the spread of which can
Features
Do-si-do is a young, medium-sized female dog who may be too timid for an active home with children. Here’s her biological information, according to the APS of Durham: Have you ever thought to yourself, I’d really like to have a dog that is calm, silly, sweet, cuddly, and
Local Government
The City of Durham on April 3 switched on what’s called a pedestrian hybrid or HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) beacon near Garrett Road and Hope Valley Road at Jordan High School. “These types of pedestrian treatments are designed for mid-block crosswalks on high-volume roadways,” said Leslie Tracey, a city
Local Government
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Alma Advisory Group to find candidates for DPS to consider as replacements for Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Mubenga left with a six-figure severance package after overseeing the failed rollout of a classified worker pay schedule. The contract with Alma Advisory Group
Local Government
Woodcroft Parkway is slated for resurfacing this year and until May 1, residents can provide public comment about the project. The City of Durham has hired design contractors Kittleson & Associates and Three Oaks Engineering to plan the project, which stretches 1.86 miles from Fayetteville Road to Hope Valley
Business
The Topgolf entertainment complex off Interstate 40 on the way from Durham to Cary is set to open on April 12. It marks the third Topgolf location in North Carolina, with two in Charlotte. It’s the company’s 99th outdoor venue globally and 89th in the United States. “Not
News
Explore the world of nanotechnology and take home a DNA-themed STEM kit at the first-floor MakerLab, Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This special NCSciFest event, featuring experts from Duke University, will introduce the marvels of “tiny science” with activities including:
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Birthdays
Catherine Constantinou celebrated her birthday on March 22. She lives in the Hope Valley Ridge neighborhood of South Durham. She’s the tolerant and supportive spouse of Wes Platt, Southpoint Access editor and publisher, and mother of two children, John Michael and Athena. Happy (belated) birthday from Southpoint Access, Catherine!
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Columns
Our latest installment of SoDu Reading Room turns its attention to Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, who writes about the challenges and responsibilities of journalism in the current political climate. He addresses criticism from readers who question the publication’s treatment of Donald Trump and
Features
Rosie is a shy and sensitive dog, but she tries hard. The Animal Protection Society of Durham thinks dogs like Rosie can flourish with patient adopters who provide gentle guidance and build confidence. Here’s her biological information, according to the APS of Durham: “Angel without wings,” “absolute joy,” “wonderful”
Southpoint Access Community Messages
To all our neighbors in South Durham who might be fans of Duke or N.C. State, consider the following words of encouragement that came from Robert F. Kennedy: “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” Got your own messages to share? Click here to find