Missing Person Alert

[SoDu Alert - UPDATED] Police Seek Missing 14-Year-Old

Joshua Chung was last seen wearing a puffy orange jacket, black hoodie, blue and green pajama pants, and dark blue Nike shoes.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Delayed on Friday

Due to potential poor road conditions after freezing temperatures, Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Friday. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.

Outdoor Trails

Got Input for the Durham-to-Roxboro Trail?

The project represents a partnership between the City of Durham, Durham County Government, Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and the East Coast Greenway Alliance.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Could Brickworks Work?

Another snow day! Wait until next week for DPS budget shortfall discussion at the BOE. And Durham City Council seems to like the *idea* of the Brickworks development project.

Birth Reports

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Jan. 11-17, 2025

Southpoint Access provides readers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Closed Thursday

All district activities and events are canceled. For staff, it will be an optional remote workday.

Development

City Discussing Moriah Ridge Annexation

Residents opposed to Moriah Ridge worry about traffic and Durham's ability to handle such increased demand on its water supply.

Development

Durham Council Approves Brickworks Rezoning

“I think the Planning Commission got this one right,” said Mark-Anthony Middleton, the city’s mayor pro tempore.

Southpoint Access

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by DPS Shortfall

The kids want to sled. We'll see what happens. How are you spending this snow day? Send pictures to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com!

durham public schools

[Updated 1/22/25] Durham Schools Facing $7M Budget Shortfall

As the 2024-2025 school year started, the district began withholding 15% of every school and departmental budget to address shortfalls, yielding about $26.4 million.

durham public schools

[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday

Originally, the district had announced a two-hour delay, but DPS officials determined that worsening conditions meant travel would be too dangerous for students, staff, and families.

immigration

North Carolina Among States Challenging Birthright Citizenship Order

The controversial order, signed hours after his inauguration, declares that children born in the United States to certain noncitizen parents will no longer automatically receive U.S. citizenship.