Local Government
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city facilities and operations, will close on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Solid Waste * The Solid Waste Management Department will close on Thursday, July 4. * Curbside collections for garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be delayed
Local Government
The Durham County Library main branch and Southwest Regional Branch are the assigned cooling centers for residents to escape the extreme heat today and tomorrow – June 25 and 26, according to the Durham City/County Emergency Management Department. The libraries – at 300 N. Roxboro St. and 3605 Shannon Road) – are
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Milestones
June 12, 2024 Bobby Gene “Bob” Harris, 81. Memorial service at Duke University Chapel on June 27, 2 p.m. Guest speakers include Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Wes Chesson. June 14, 2024 Dan W. Hill III, 79. Celebration of life on June 29 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. June 17, 2024
Business
Homeownership first got its own federally recognized week back in 1995, under then-President Bill Clinton. In 2002, President George W. Bush expanded that to the full month of June. The observance came about to boost interest among Americans to purchase homes, particularly in rural areas. Clinton kicked it all off
Milestones
Four Durham County Library employees received scholarships from The Friends of the Durham Library for the 2024 Academic Scholarship Program. The annual program, which awards scholarships of up to $2,500, goes to library employees pursuing studies in library science or related fields. * Jana Bradley will begin the Library Science
Business
TruLab, a leading provider of technology for clinical trial oversight, has announced its relocation from San Francisco to Frontier RTP, the coworking and office campus located in Hub RTP in Research Triangle Park. Four top large pharmaceutical companies and numerous biotech organizations rely on TruLab to reduce the risk of
Southpoint Access
At Southpoint Access, we are dedicated to providing the most relevant and impactful news to our readers in South Durham. To ensure our coverage meets your needs and interests, we have created a brief survey designed to gather your insights and feedback. Why Participate? Your participation is crucial in shaping
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Commentary
In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become
News
The National Weather Service expects “dangerously hot weather” Saturday through Thursday. Temperatures could climb to the middle to upper 90s each day, with heat index values pushing 105 degrees. “These unusually hot conditions for this time of year will increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for those without access
News
Durham Public Schools wants the community’s help choosing a name for the new health-focused early college funded by a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant. Residents are invited to vote in this online poll. Names up for consideration include: * Health Science Early College. * The Early College of Health Sciences at Durham Tech.
Business
Lapels Cleaners, a franchise of Clean Brands LLC, on June 22 opens its new location in South Durham’s Renaissance Village near The Streets at Southpoint. The shop is the second for Sukhjiwan Singh – also known as Jay – a U.S. Army veteran who previously established a location in Cary.
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Fiction
I’m working on a serial fiction project. Each segment will be published here and on Patreon. It is available in full to Patreon supporters: Dear Posse, Eliza and I decided to venture further into the twilight today. The dusky glow seems to touch everything now, wrapping the world in