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Earlier this year, popular Mexican quick-service chain Del Taco indicated it would open a new restaurant in the old Thai 55 location near the intersection of NC Highways 54 and 55 sometime in September 2024. That seems unlikely, given that the old restaurant building remains in place and work hasn’
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As of July 28, several safety recalls have been issued across various product categories, highlighting ongoing concerns in consumer safety. This list includes a range of items from e-scooters and snowmobiles to strollers and fitness equipment, all identified for posing potential hazards such as injury, fire, and choking risks. Companies
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Southpoint Access is thrilled to announce the launch of our new classified ads section, designed to connect the South Durham community like never before. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, trade, or advertise services, our platform is your go-to destination for local listings. Why Choose Southpoint Access Classifieds? Our
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Edna de Luna and her husband Gustavo Angel want to show pride in their culinary heritage with the new restaurant they’ve opened on NC Highway 55. Mexico Lindo Y Querido opened its doors in late June at 4325 NC Hwy. 55. The name means “Mexico, beautiful and loved.” “We
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Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant chain with establishments in Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill, is coming to South Durham’s Renaissance Village. The restaurant’s operators have started interior redesign work in the old location of Harvest 18, next to Crumbl and across the entrance road from Tomato Jake’s. “Cava
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An alert reader let me know about a possible new coffee shop and bakery in South Durham – and when I went to check it out, I discovered it wasn’t new. Not exactly. New-ish? Sure. It opened in May. The shop in the SouthCourt building at 3211 Shannon Rd., No.
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A developer wants to turn more than half an acre of residential land at NC Highway 54 and Dresden Drive into 6,000 square feet of office space. The property at 1414 NC Hwy. 54 is next door to professional offices at New Hope Court and across the highway from
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South Durham may get its own version of downtown Durham’s Bullpen social district next month at The Streets at Southpoint. “I do not have a specific date as we are working through several details and requirements to get this established,” said Agnes Stevens, spokesperson for The Streets at Southpoint.
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What used to be a Circle K at 4835 Hope Valley Rd. is turning into a TD Bank branch at the intersection with NC Hwy. 54, next to Burger King and across from Jiffy Lube. The project is overseen by Raleigh’s Woodhaven Development Group. Southpoint Access is a free
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Work continues on the Dunkin’ at 4823 NC Hwy. 55, between Wendy’s and Bojangle’s, near the intersection at Allendown Drive. City planning records show the property has undergone an upfit, including electrical and plumbing. When finished, it’ll include a drive-through. Southpoint Access is a free community news
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Wondering where those trees went on the east side of Hope Valley Road near Dover Road? “Covering the last untouched land in historic Hope Valley,” according to the development website, it’s Oldfourth, a neighborhood consisting of 40 lots with 1,200 feet of frontage along the Donald Ross-designed golf
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Science Corporation, which makes semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies, is investing $65 million to expand its facility on T.W. Alexander Drive and add more than 50 new jobs. The expansion plan was announced at Monday’s Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting. In a news release, Chair Nida Allam said: