Wes Platt

Kitchen Table

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 18, 2025 - Western Stars

We compared 17 staple items across nine South Durham grocery stores. How did they stack up? That and more in this issue of Southpoint Access.

Local Government

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 17, 2025 - Northern Lights

Let's get ready for today's marathon Southpoint Access Office Hours livestream! Plus, the weekly crime update! That and more in today's SoDu Showcase.

durham public schools

🎥 Join the Livestream Fundraiser for Hope Valley & Rogers-Herr - Sept. 17!

About 9 a.m., I'll open up the stream on Riverside.fm for folks to watch me babble about community news, Southpoint Access, my background in journalism, OtherSpace MUSH, and more!

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Bull City Leadership

Test your knowledge of the people and departments shaping our city.

Obituaries

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 16, 2025 - Southern Style

In today's Life and Legacy newsletter, we remember neighbors who recently passed away, we meet the APS Pet of the Week, and we check out some available jobs at Durham Public Schools.

weather

[SoDu Weather Alert] Sept. 15, 2025: Heavy Rain, Flooding Possible

This afternoon and tonight, heavy rain may fall, with isolated instances of flash flooding possible by Tuesday morning.

Durham Activities

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 15, 2025 - East to West

Early voting starts this week! Plus, some can't-miss events to put on your calendar.

Week in Review

[SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 13, 2025 - New Horizons Will Appear

Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham.

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Capes and Crusaders

From the Justice League to the Avengers, from iconic villains to secret identities, you’ll need both speed and smarts to fill in every square.

Commentary

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 12, 2025 - Mind Is Like A Compass

Got thoughts? Share them! I'm eager to hear what's on your mind about life in South Durham.

nonprofits

Legal Aid of NC Awarded $408K

Research by LSC has found that half of eligible low-income residents who seek legal help are turned away, due to limited capacity at legal services organizations.

Kitchen Table

[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 11, 2025 - Living in the Wild, Wild West

This week’s average basket cost was $67.53. Shopping strategically - splitting trips between discount leaders like Wegmans or Walmart and your preferred specialty store - could save South Durham households $30–$40 a week.