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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!

Wes Platt

10 Feb 2025 — 3 min read

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Over the weekend, I spent a little time diving into some of the N.C. Senate bills up for consideration in the first Southpoint Access Legislative Watch.

Among the items of interest you might want to check out:

Republicans want to keep the (currently) Democratic attorney general from joining litigation against Donald Trump's executive orders. Anyone want to give me odds on whether they'd do the same to a Republican attorney general challenging a Democratic president?
The GOP also wants private- and home-schooled students without interscholastic athletic programs or extracurricular activities to get access to programs at public high schools. Home-school students I get. And, at least, the bill expects families from outside the public high school to pay a fee for their kids to participate. But you'd think private schools taking advantage of the Republican school voucher plan (which diverts money from public schools) could develop their own athletic programs now.
And then there's the Freedom to Carry NC bill, which would let people carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Is it really too much to ask that someone get a permit to wander around North Carolina packing heat?

Got thoughts about any of this legislation? Send letters to the editor to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news!

So what about other news?

New Bank Coming to Ellis Crossing

A new First National Bank branch is under construction at The Marketplace at Ellis Crossing.

[The Gourmand Next Door] Champagne, Anyone?: Preston Wilson offers advice on the right Champagne for Valentine's Day!

[SoDu How-To] Apply for Durham Pre-K 2025-2026: For parents with kids turning 4 by Aug. 31, here's what you need to know about public pre-kindergarten options.

[Crossword] Political Animals: Enjoy crossword puzzles? Each week, I try to share at least one on Southpoint Access.