Durham Citizen Action
Participatory Budgeting Cycle Returns to Durham
We're entering the fourth cycle of participatory budgeting, which lets residents decide how part of the city's annual budget is spent by proposing and voting on local projects.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
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[SoDu Calendar] Durham Public Schools Athletics - February 2025
Feb. 13, 2025 Boys JV Basketball * Durham School of the Arts vs. J.F. Webb High School at J.F. Webb. 4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball * Durham School of the Arts vs. J.F. Webb High School at J.F. Webb. 6 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball * Durham
Development
Three Durham Developments Move on from Planning
The Planning Commission approved three projects that now go to the City Council for consideration.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] A Farewell to Flavor
Farewell, Mexico Lindo Y Querido! And if you've got something on your mind, share it as a letter to the editor!
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Share Your Voice! Write a Letter to the Editor
Southpoint Access is accepting Letters to the Editor, where residents like you can weigh in on the issues that matter most. Your letter could spark discussions, raise awareness, or even inspire change!
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Get Involved in the DPS Budget Process
Didn't understand the Kendrick Lamar halftime show? That doesn't lessen its artistic value. Plus, time to share your input on the Durham Public Schools budget! And Democrats in the state legislature want to keep local cops out of ICE raids.
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Obituaries
[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - Feb. 11, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025 * Tamara Jeanne Johnson, 66. No services listed. Jan. 24, 2025 * Arturo Velazquez Chavez, 35. Services held on Feb. 6. Jan. 30, 2025 * Richard L. Brown, 79. No services listed. * Maxie Bray Honeycutt, 100. Memorial service planned for 11 a.m. on March 1 at First Presbyterian Church
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DPS Community Can Suggest Budget Priorities
The information came in "Dollars and Decisions: Understanding and Navigating the Durham Public Schools Budget," the first installment of a series that DPS officials are distributing in the interest of transparency and to encourage community engagement.
Southpoint Access
Got News? Share Your Tip with Southpoint Access!
Did a new business open in your neighborhood? Is there a traffic issue affecting your commute? Know someone making a difference in the community? I want to hear from you!
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[SoDu Alert] N.C. Democrats' Bill Would Prohibit Local LEOs from Assisting ICE in Immigration Raids
The bill, filed by District 50 Rep. Renee A. Price, also was sponsored by District 18 Rep. Deb Butler, District 61 Rep. Pricey Harrison, and District 41 Rep. Maria Cervania.
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Keep an Eye on Raleigh
What's up with the state legislature in Raleigh? Did you know there's a new bank branch coming to Ellis Crossing? Plus, Preston Wilson makes his debut with a column about Champagne for Valentine's Day!
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