SoDu Sweet Talk 2026
Put your love for South Durham in print. Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s about the people and places that make life in South Durham feel like home.
SoDu Sweet Talk lets you send a Valentine message to:
- A partner or spouse
- Your kids or parents
- A favorite teacher, bus driver, or school staff member
- A local business or its customers
- A neighbor or community helper
- South Durham itself
For a small fee that supports local journalism (and, until March 31, the Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters), your message will appear on a dedicated page on this site, as well as in newsletters leading up to Feb. 14.
Choose Your Sweet Talk
💌 Sweet Note — $10
A short and simple Valentine message.
- Up to 25 words
- Perfect for partners, kids, teachers, or neighbors
- Displayed on this page
Example:
“Happy Valentine’s Day to the best kids in South Durham.”
❤️ Heartfelt — $20
A message with a little extra love.
- Up to 40 words
- Displayed in a boxed format with a heart icon
- Great for families, teachers, or community appreciation
Example:
“Thank you for everything you do for our kids and our neighborhood. South Durham is better because of you.”
💖 Big Love — $30
Make it a standout Valentine.
- Up to 60 words
- Boxed message plus a photo or logo
- Ideal for families, kids’ drawings, longtime couples, or local businesses thanking customers
Example:
“To our customers and neighbors - thank you for supporting a small business that loves South Durham as much as you do.”
How to Participate
Send payment via Venmo to @wes-platt-2. Please include “SoDu Sweet Talk” in the Venmo note. You can use this QR code too!
Email your message (and accompanying image, if applicable) to
wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
We’ll publish all accepted messages on a special page for posterity and in Southpoint Access newsletters through Feb. 14.
A Few Guidelines
To keep this joyful and welcoming for everyone:
- Messages must be positive and family-friendly
- No political messages or disputes
- Light editing may be done for clarity or length
- Southpoint Access reserves the right to decline publication of inappropriate messages.
Why We’re Doing This
Southpoint Access is an independent, locally owned news outlet covering South Durham’s schools, neighborhoods, and community life. SoDu Sweet Talk helps fund that work - while giving neighbors a way to spread kindness and appreciation.
Submission Deadline
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Have something sweet to say? Let South Durham hear it.