[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Meet Jordan High School's Morehead-Cain Scholar: Devak Coltrane!

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WEATHER FORECAST

Per the National Weather Service: Dense fog this morning can reduce visibilities to below a quarter mile. Storms possible this afternoon and evening. High near 85. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 68.

Jordan High Student Among Latest Morehead-Cain Scholars

Devak Shah Coltrane, a C.E. Jordan High School senior, an Eagle Scout with Durham Troop 451, and a board member at the Parktown Food Hub, is among this year’s Morehead-Cain Scholars selected by the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Neighborhood Meetings Set for Three South Durham Projects

Three development projects highlighted in a recent SoDu Rezoning Radar from Southpoint Access are scheduled to get neighborhood meetings this month ahead of potential consideration by the Durham Planning Commission, including Brittmore, Courtyards at Oak Grove, and Fayetteville Flats.

[Southpoint Spotlight] Bulkogi: A Flavorful Mission Continues

In a region where culinary creativity thrives, Bulkogi stands out not just for its bold Korean BBQ flavors but for the story behind the sizzle. Founded in 2009 by the So Family – Jin, Jenny, and Christine – the original Bulkogi Truck was one of the first food trucks to hit the streets of the Triangle, helping to shape the vibrant mobile dining scene we know today. With its authentic Korean tastes and inventive fusion menu, Bulkogi quickly became a local favorite. But after a brief run of success, the truck and later its brick-and-mortar location closed due to illness in the family.

In 2014, the vision was reignited. Joe Choi and Shinae Lee, part of the same Harvesters Church ministry as the So family, revived the Bulkogi Truck with the original recipes fully intact – flavors that had taken a full year to perfect. The mission behind the food also expanded: now, every bite helps support the launch of young missionaries into communities around the world. Today, Bulkogi continues that goal from its home at Boxyard RTP, serving up sizzling BBQ with a side of global purpose.

To learn more about what drives the team today, we caught up with co-owner Charlie Ji, who shared some insight with Southpoint Access.

Join the Southpoint Access Subreddit!

South Durham deserves a space online where neighbors can connect, share updates, ask questions, and build community - and that’s exactly what I'm creating with the brand-new Southpoint Access subreddit.

Right now, it's pretty much a blank slate. That means you have the opportunity to help shape it into something useful and welcoming:

• Post about road construction or traffic delays
• Share school news, local business tips, or weekend plans
• Ask for advice, give recommendations, or just connect with others nearby

Whether you have one quick question or want to start a bigger conversation, Southpoint Access is here for South Durham residents to make it their own.

👉 Click here to join and be one of the first to help it grow!

Now Hiring in South Durham? We've Got You Covered!

If you're looking to fill a position - whether it's for servers, mechanics, teachers, cashiers, stylists, or office staff - Southpoint Access wants to help you connect with the people who already live and work in our community. We’ve just launched our Southpoint Access Employment Page, a local job board designed specifically for businesses, organizations, and nonprofits serving South Durham.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS

• [Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!
• [Welcome to the World] Durham Births - April 26-May 2, 2025
• [Dearly Beloved] Marriage Applications - March 22-28, 2025
• South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for April 2025
• [SoDu Shopping Basket] May 9, 2025

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What's Happening Today?

• Bimbe Weekday Event: Cypher at the Bull. All ages. 7 to 9 p.m. No registration required. Featuring the OnlyUs Music Collective, citizens will gather in CCB Plaza to rap, sing, make beats, and create community together. (201 N. Corcoran St.) Fee: None, it’s free. (Durham Parks and Recreation)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - May 13, 2025

INTERESTING ELSEWHERE

• A Once-Fringe Theory on Birthright Citizenship Goes Before Supreme Court [NPR]
• Putin Skips Peace Talks in Turkey [CNN]
• Tulsi Gabbard Fires Intelligence Officials Who Contradicted Trump [Rolling Stone]
• Dick's Sporting Goods to Buy Foot Locker [Wall Street Journal]

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