Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 15-21
A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
durham
Site Plans and Subdivisions: What "Approved" Actually Means
The difference between a site plan and a recorded plat (and why it matters).
News
Nearly 17,000 Ballots Cast So Far in Durham Early Voting
Most voters so far are Democrats, more than half of them female, and few of them between 18 and 25.
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Games
[WordroW] Development Rules - Feb. 24, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
durham public schools
Durham Teachers Union President Apologizes for Disrespect
Mika Twietmeyer, president of the Durham Association of Educators, referred to Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis by his first name at the end of last week's final Meet and Confer meeting of this school year.
durham
Neighborhood Meetings and Public Notice: What the Mailers and Signs Really Mean
A homeowner guide to neighborhood meetings, mailed notices, and posted hearing signs in Durham.
durham
By-Right vs. Approvals: When You'll See a Public Hearing (and When You Won't)
Why some projects move ahead with staff review - and others require public notice and a hearing.
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Games
[WordroW] Postponement - Feb. 22, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
durham
The Use Table: Quickest Way to Answer "Is That Allowed Here?"
What P, L, and m/M actually mean in Durham’s zoning rules.
sodu week in review
Durham Students Prepare for Their Big Evening
Get your tickets today for An Evening to Shine at DPAC. They start at $18. Proceeds benefit the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund.
Games
[WordroW] Helpful Guide - Feb. 21, 2026
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
durham
Zoning, Overlays, and Tiers: UDO Map Layers That Shape What Can Be Built
How to use the zoning map, the Use Table, and the standards to answer “what applies here?”