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Southpoint Access is thrilled to announce the launch of our new classified ads section, designed to connect the South Durham community like never before. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, trade, or advertise services, our platform is your go-to destination for local listings. Why Choose Southpoint Access Classifieds?
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The annual “Fill That Bus!” drive, organized by Crayons2Calculators in partnership with the DPS Foundation, is now underway, aiming to collect school supplies and financial donations to support Durham teachers, students, and families. As the new school year approaches, the need for essential classroom materials becomes ever more critical. Despite
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Nearly 1,600 customers in the South Durham area waited on the restoration of power by Duke Energy after heavy storms passed through the region on Friday. The power company reported outages started around 4:24 p.m., blaming the blackout on fallen trees or limbs during the storm. Power
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July 2, 2024 Dr. Shawn Crowley Sendlinger, 61. A Celebration of Life was heled Saturday, July 13, at Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham. July 6, 2024 Gonzalo Eugenio Fernandez de Armas, 96. Services to be announced later. July 7, 2024 Taj Dashawn Kelly-Glover, 24. Memorial service on Wednesday,
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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m. today, warning that temperatures in central North Carolina – including Durham – could see heat index values as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Residents are urged to
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The Triangle Blues Society’s Triangle Blues Challenge, a regional competition, seeks acts to represent the area at the Blues Foundation’s 40th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 250 acts from around the world will converge on Beale Street to perform before the music industry, vying
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Ultra-local journalism can illuminate vital issues and drive positive change right here in our backyard of South Durham, but it’s also got the potential to inform, educate, and inspire readers beyond our borders. With that in mind, Southpoint Access is launching a fundraising campaign to support the production
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Are you caught up on the latest news from Southpoint Access? The current issue of the Southpoint Weekly Roundup newsletter is now online with headlines about what’s happening here in South Durham. Readers can sign up to receive these free updates by email. Use this link to subscribe and
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Science Corporation, which makes semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies, is investing $65 million to expand its facility on T.W. Alexander Drive and add more than 50 new jobs. The expansion plan was announced at Monday’s Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting. In a news release, Chair Nida Allam
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MedPharm, a global contract development and manufacturing organization or CDMO, has merged with Tergus Pharma, enhancing its presence in South Durham. The combined organization, operating under the MedPharm name, aims to be a leading CDMO with comprehensive capabilities in scientific, clinical trial manufacturing, and commercial production. The merger will expand
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Durham Tech’s Phlebotomy Program recently received its first accreditation from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. The accreditation signifies that the program meets high standards in education quality. The accreditation process reviewed several aspects including lesson plans, instructors’ certifications, and competencies in blood drawing procedures. The team that navigated