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[Nerdspresso] Borderlands Provides Popcorn-Munching Fun

The time between early July and mid-August is commonly known as the “dog days of summer.” It’s named the dog days because Sirius, the dog star, rises in the morning sky during this time. Not that Sirius has anything to do with the summer heat, but its rising was

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[Raising Durham] The Art of Friendship: A Durham Mom's Journey

Recently, my daughter Harper and I embarked on our annual summer trip to my hometown at the Jersey shore. As we packed our bags, I found myself looking forward not just to family time, but to my yearly girls’ dinner – a gathering of a handful of friends I’ve had

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[Video] To the Point Episode 11: First Day for Durham's New School Superintendent

In the 11th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, joins reporters to hear from Dr. Anthony Lewis, the new Durham Public Schools superintendent, as he reports for the first day on the job. Also, Boot Barn is hiring at Patterson Place, KPOT is

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[Nerdspresso] Tough Girls Rule! Furiosa and Other Movie Ladies Who Could Beat Me Up

So Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has already come and gone from movie theaters. It rolled out earlier this summer with expectations that it would dominate the box office, but it fell short. Like The Fall Guy, another recent good movie that flamed out too soon, Furiosa

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[Video] To the Point Episode 10: Durham School of the Arts: Move It or Not?

In the 10th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the impending decision of Durham Public Schools on whether to relocate Durham School of the Arts to a new site more than two miles from downtown. It’s a decision that mostly seems

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[Nerdspresso] Deadpool & Wolverine: Cinematic Jumper Cables

Once upon a time, we didn’t have a lot of superhero movies. There was 1978’s Superman, 1989’s Batman, 1998’s Blade and then some really bad low-budget Marvel movies starring Dolph Lundgren but the good stuff was sparse. Hollywood worried that people wouldn’t take the genre

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[Raising Durham] Navigating New School Adventures: A Bull City Guide

My 11-year-old daughter, Harper, has bravely faced cancer, appeared on national news, and been celebrated by crowds of thousands. As she prepares to start at a new school this fall, she is as unflappable as ever. Me, on the other hand? I’m a bundle of nerves, despite having ushered

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[Video] To the Point Episode 9: Durham Year-Round Schools Kick Off Soon!

In the ninth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, recaps recent news from South Durham, including the development known as Oldfourth, a voting sticker contest for kids, a new Dunkin’ on Highway 55, and the open houses and supply lists for year-round schools

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[Video] To the Point Episode 8: Durham Drama Teacher Takes Musical Theatre Prize

In the eighth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Olivia Bellido, drama teacher at C.E. Jordan High School. Bellido received the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. The program at Jordan receives $5,000. Become a Southpoint Access

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[Video] To the Point Episode 7: Meet Durham's New School Superintendent

In the seventh episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Dr. Anthony Lewis, the newly hired superintendent of Durham Public Schools. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become a subscriber on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wesplatt * Donate to Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.

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[Video] To the Point Episode 6: Growing Together in Durham

In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become

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[Video] To the Point Episode 5: Know Your Durham School Assignment

In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a recent letter from Durham Public Schools, plus the City Council’s passage of a new budget – with a property tax rate increase – for Durham. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/