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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Ramping Up the SoDu Reddit

[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Ramping Up the SoDu Reddit
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By Wes Platt, Neighborhood News Guy

WEATHER FORECAST

Today's morning weather in South Durham, seen at Hope Valley Road in South Durham. Photo: Wes Platt.

Per the National Weather Service: Sunny with a high near 83. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 62.

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What's Up on Reddit?

The SoDu We Love Reading Book Club has its first discussion thread on the Southpoint Access subreddit! Read the first chapter of Song in a Weary Throat by Pauli Murray and join us!

What's Missing from Southpoint Access? I want to hear from you about what should be covered more!

Who's Doing Good in Your Corner of SoDu? Tell me about local heroes in South Durham!

Got Dad Jokes?

Here's what my son shared with me recently:

JM: “What do you call a deer with no eyes?”

Me: “I don’t know. What?”

JM: “No idear.”

Me: …

JM: “What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?”

Me: “Uhhh…”

JM: “Still no idear.”

Got questions for your neighborhood news guy to chase down answers? Reach out to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

  • DPS Board Member Umstead Joins Governor's Council: Announced earlier this month, the council will work across state agencies and with local school leaders to advance recommendations, share best practices, and guide state policy related to student safety and wellness. The group’s first priority: partnering with the General Assembly to support school districts in implementing cell phone-free classrooms, a growing topic of debate among educators and families alike.
  • From SoDu to the Stars: OtherSpace Is My Out-of-This-World Side Project: Think of it as an online, interactive novel - a collaborative storytelling experience where players create characters, explore distant planets, and shape the unfolding story together in real time. All through the magic of text.
  • [SoDu We Like Local News] Episode 10: A Home for Hope: In this episode, we catch up with Southpoint Access columnist Heather Hindin and her daughter Harper about the project that aims to support families with children undergoing treatment for illnesses at Duke University Hospital.
  • South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for April 2025: South Durham saw a continued rise in vehicle-related crimes last month, according to the latest report for ZIP code 27713, with motor vehicle burglaries and thefts making up the largest share of reported incidents. This is based on data supplied by the Durham Police Department to LexisNexis.

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What's Happening Today?

  • Major’s Birthday Bash. All ages. 5 to 9 p.m. Major the Bull turns 21 this year. Enjoy kid-friendly party games, art activities, and sign Major’s giant birthday card in CCB Plaza. (Downtown Durham Inc. and Liberty Arts)
  • Evening Kids Play Time. Ages 2 to 5. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. No registration required. Play with your children in a safe and fun environment. I.R. Holmes Sr. Recreation Center at 2000 S. Alston Ave. No fee. (Durham Parks and Recreation)

Check out this week's activities!

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