Southpoint Access
Spread Your Holiday Spirit in SoDu’s Neighborhood Newsletter 🎄
Three tiers, flexible terms, and a chance to gift ad space to a local nonprofit.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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[WordroW] Down Your Street
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Locally Aware
South Durham Crime Report: Vehicle Crimes Still Common, But Overall Incidents Dip During Thanksgiving Week
This week’s police logs show heavy vehicle theft and break-in activity around hotels, parking lots, and multi-family residences, along with several robberies and scattered vandalism.
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Durham City Council Opens New Term with Oaths, Goodbyes, and Brief Disruption
Williams and councilors take oaths as Freeman and Middleton say farewell; Caballero becomes first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem; brief protest interrupts Kopac’s swearing-in; council addresses ICE activity and an E. Geer St. rezoning for 22 townhomes.
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Durham County Commission Elects New Leadership
Dr. Mike Lee takes the gavel as chair, with Nida Allam serving as the board's vice chair.
Southpoint Access
Giving Tuesday: A Particular Set of Skills
Even though Southpoint Access isn't nonprofit, I hope you'll consider throwing your support behind the neighborhood news I provide every day.
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[WordroW] Holiday Mood
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Life and Legacy
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Dec. 2, 2025
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
youth sports
Durham Parents Launch New Youth Lacrosse Team for Younger Players
New rec team backed by Jordan High lacrosse parents invites Durham 3rd–5th graders to learn the “medicine game” in Spring 2026 with affordable fees, certified coaches, and gear support.
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[WordroW] Fresh Agenda
A daily, hyper-local word/phrase challenge pulled from recent Southpoint Access coverage.
Your Week Ahead
Your Week Ahead: Spicely Tribute, Celebration of Hayti, and a Charity Bake Sale (Dec. 1–6)
From a Booker T. Spicely tribute to the ATC Tower Lighting, here’s your day-by-day guide to South Durham events Dec. 1–6.
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[Word Search] Streets of South Durham
Test your neighborhood knowledge with a South Durham street-name search.