For Local Businesses
Join the SoDu Crew and become part of South Durham's local news network.
Wes Platt
Your business is part of what makes South Durham a great place to live, work, and shop. Whether you're opening your doors for the first time, celebrating a milestone, hosting an event, or simply serving your neighbors every day, we'd love to help tell your story.
Southpoint Access is an independent local news publication dedicated to covering the people, places, and issues that matter in our community. We believe local businesses deserve more than advertising. They deserve a place in the conversation.
Thanks to these sponsors who support neighborhood news in Southpoint Access!
Join the SoDu Crew
The first step is easy.
Subscribe to our free email newsletter as a member of the SoDu Crew and stay connected with what's happening across South Durham.
As a member of the SoDu Crew, you'll receive:
- Local news and community updates
- Breaking news alerts when warranted
- Information about local events
- Restaurant and business news
- Coverage of schools, neighborhoods, local government, and development
- Occasional updates specifically for local businesses and organizations
Share Your News
Have something happening at your business? I'm always interested in hearing about:
- Grand openings
- Anniversaries
- New owners or managers
- New products or services
- Hiring events
- Awards and recognitions
- Community partnerships
- Fundraisers
- Charity initiatives
- Expansions or relocations
Send your press release or story idea to:
wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
Add Your Event
Hosting a workshop, fundraiser, live music, family activity, networking event, class, or seasonal promotion?
Submit it to the Southpoint Access Events Calendar so thousands of South Durham readers can discover what's happening.
Be Featured on Office Hours
Every business has a story.
Our Office Hours series introduces readers to the entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofit leaders, and community builders behind South Durham's local organizations.
It's not a sales pitch. It's a conversation about your work, your mission, and your connection to the community.
Interested?
Request an Office Hours interview.
Become a Trusted Community Resource
I'm always looking for knowledgeable local voices.
Whether you're a financial planner, veterinarian, attorney, contractor, teacher, physician, restaurant owner, artist, or nonprofit leader, we'd love to know you're willing to share your expertise when relevant stories arise.
Let me know what you do, and I'll keep you in mind as a local source.
Sponsor Community Features
When you're ready to put your business in front of an engaged audience of South Durham readers, Southpoint Access offers sponsorship opportunities that support independent local journalism.
Current opportunities include:
- SoDu Stuff to Do
- Nerdspresso
- Community Obituaries
- Office Hours video interviews
- Events Calendar
- Special reporting projects
- Seasonal guides
- Newsletter sponsorships
Rather than interrupting readers, these sponsorships place your business alongside the local information they rely on every day.
Ask about current availability and pricing.
Let's Work Together
My mission is simple:
Help South Durham stay informed while helping local businesses connect with the community they serve.
Whether you're submitting an event, sharing business news, looking for an interview opportunity, or exploring sponsorships, we'd love to hear from you.
Email: wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
Thank you for supporting independent local journalism.
Wes Platt
Southpoint Access
Local News Matters.