Wes Platt

Southpoint Access

SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 1, 2025

Where's that new children's hospital going? Plus, DPS tries to reassure nervous migrant families. And there's a new Chipotle in town!

Crossword Puzzles

[Crossword] Tarheel State

Made by Wes Platt with the free cross word builder from Amuse Labs

Family Budget

SoDu Shopping Basket - Feb. 1, 2025

Get store-by-store comparisons of prices for grocery staples available in the South Durham area. Available to SoDu Crew and other supporters of Southpoint Access with their paid newsletter subscription.

parks and recreation

Durham Seeks Bids for Three City Park Projects

The city has issued a request for qualifications for design services that closes at 3 p.m. on March 4.

utilities

Durham Water Pressure Drop Due to One Valve's Position

The Durham water department is adding a new tool, called Daupler Notify, to notify customers through text, email, or phone call.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Find Your Way to A Little Gelato

Have you found the hidden gelato shop off N.C. Highway 55? Read about Chef Ken and check out Jeff Stanford's latest Nerdspresso column!

SoDu Spotlight

[SoDu Spotlight] Sweet Start in South Durham

You'll find A Little Gelato behind 4823 Meadow Dr. in Suite 114, next door to La Recette Patisserie. Just watch for the yard signs and the vertical banner.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Spicing Up Hope Valley

No one made off with $34 million from the Durham Public Schools coffers. Plus, the new Chipotle opens today in Hope Valley! And a from-scratch sloppy joe sauce recipe.

Durham Dining

Hope Valley Chipotle Opens Jan. 30

The restaurant at 7021 NC Highway 751 opens every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's hiring, with about 30 jobs to fill.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Duke and UNC Coming Together for the Kids

Help me keep our South Durham neighbors informed! Write for Southpoint Access! Plus, DPS offers migrant family assurances, and the Planning Commission hears three SoDu proposals next month.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears

On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is “committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for every student and family that we serve.”

Health

Duke, UNC Teaming for Children's Hospital

NC Children's is expected to be a 100-acre, 500-bed hospital with an outpatient care center and a behavioral health center.