Development
What's Coming for Sidewalks and Bike Paths in South Durham: 2025 and Beyond
Discover upcoming sidewalk and bike projects in South Durham, from Southpoint to NC 55, improving safety, access, and walkability across the city.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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Local Government
[SoDu Showcase] Oct. 1, 2025 - South Side of the Sky
The weekly crime update and more can be found in today's SoDu Showcase.
Business
Dick’s House of Sport Opens at Southpoint Mall in Durham
The former Sears space gets a dynamic upgrade with interactive sports zones, gear demos, and celebrity guests during the October grand opening weekend.
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Obituaries
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 30, 2025 - Sun Goes Down
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.
Development
New Townhouse Project Proposed on NC Highway 751
On Oct. 8, the developer has scheduled a virtual neighborhood meeting about the project from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
![[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 29, 2025 - Up Around the Bend](https://storage.ghost.io/c/50/33/50334374-93a7-4cf9-ba69-d7d51c63be2a/content/images/size/w600/2025/09/weekahead915.png)
Durham Activities
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 29, 2025 - Up Around the Bend
Check out some can't-miss events to put on your calendar.
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Week in Review
[SoDu Week in Review] Sept. 27, 2025 - Heat of the Southwest Sun
Each weekend we pull together the biggest developments, stories, and neighborhood updates shaping life here in South Durham.
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Crossword Puzzles
[Crossword] Redford Remembered
The latest Southpoint Access crossword is dedicated to Redford’s long and varied contributions - as actor, director, environmental advocate, and cultural builder.
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Commentary
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 26, 2025 - Bankin' Off the Northeast Wind
Remembering Robert Redford and counting blessings in Harper's Home.
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Kitchen Table
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 25, 2025 - When It All Goes South
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.
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Local Government
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 24, 2025 - North Can't Hold Me Anymore
The weekly crime update and more can be found in today's SoDu Showcase.
Obituaries
[SoDu Showcase] Sept. 23, 2025 - How Far the East Is from the West
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.