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Wes Platt

Wes Platt

Lead storyteller. Game designer and journalist. Recovering Floridian. Email: southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.

Introducing Monthly Digital Southpoint Access

Introducing Monthly Digital Southpoint Access

Get a curated collection of South Durham’s top news from Southpoint Access in a convenient PDF! The first issue (for April 2024) is now available on Patreon. The April 2024 digital issue of Southpoint Access includes: * Hillside High School’s NHS Semifinalist. * Proposed New Classified Pay Schedule for Durham

Durham County Launches Art Contest for Mobile Public Service Bus Wrap

Durham County Launches Art Contest for Mobile Public Service Bus Wrap

Durham County is calling all local artists and young creatives to participate in an exciting public art contest for the “DCo On The Go Bus,” a new mobile vehicle initiative designed to enhance public outreach and service delivery within the county. This vehicle, soon to be a mobile office, will

[Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Growth

[Words of Kindness and Encouragement] Growth

To all our neighbors in South Durham, consider the following words of encouragement that came from Frederick Douglass: “A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.” Got your own messages

Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Civic Leadership Opportunities

Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Civic Leadership Opportunities

Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. This initiative not only allows participants to gain valuable experience in civic engagement, but also offers paid and volunteer positions.

APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Sawyer

APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Sawyer

Sawyer is a big brown dog, large and energetic, and probably best in families with older children. Here’s his biographical information, according to the Animal Protection Society of Durham: Heartthrob alert! Sawyer is a big, goofy guy with a big goofy head. He has recently let us know that

Williams Plans Inaugural State of the City Address

Williams Plans Inaugural State of the City Address

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is set to present his inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The event, free and open to the public, aims to outline the mayor’s vision and priorities for the upcoming year in the City of Durham. The evening kicks off

Help Durham Eliminate Lead Exposure in City Drinking Water

Help Durham Eliminate Lead Exposure in City Drinking Water

Want a $30 credit on your city water bill? Durham’s Department of Water Management is spearheading a crucial initiative in the nationwide endeavor to safeguard consumers against lead exposure in drinking water. As mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revision, it’s imperative