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home ownership

A Cautionary SoDu Squirrel Saga

"Fast forward to today: A termite inspector noticed the insulation in my crawlspace was falling. Not long after, my cats started intensely staring at a floor vent."

The Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus.

Business

Durham Lights Up Tobacco Tower on Wednesday

Celebrate the 20th annual lighting of the Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus on Dec. 4. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with 2,000 free light wands available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free, but parking costs $10 per vehicle

News

Durham Families Face "Responsibility Zones" for Schools in January

Durham Public Schools transportation leaders are moving forward with plans to implement “family responsibility zones” for elementary schools and possibly express bus stops for secondary schools in January. “You could move forward with walk zones and express stops or move forward with family walk zones or express stops, but doing

Dining

Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores for December 2024

From Durham County Public Health Department Records On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27707 zipcode.

Marriage Applications

[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications - Nov. 17-23, 2024

Southpoint Access provides subscribers with the most recent reports of recent marriage applications filed in Durham. From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Nov. 17, 2024 * Mekeial Woods Hawkins, 49, and Darius Andre Boone, 47. Nov. 18, 2024 * Russell John Calzaretta, 33, and Reymound Allan Fabito, 30. * Mariana Rocha-Goldberg,

Business

[UPDATED 12/1/2024] New Hope Commons Barnes & Noble Abruptly Closes

[Update: Store management announced that it reopened Nov. 23 after cleaning up from a water leak.] The Barnes & Noble bookstore at New Hope Commons off 15-501 shut down today (Nov. 19) “due to unforeseen circumstances,” according to a post on their Facebook page. “We hope to be open

Criminal Incident Reports

South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for December 2024

According to the City of Durham Police Department’s LexisNexis Community Crime Map, during the past month our South Durham neighborhoods have seen a range of criminal activities and incidents, from property crimes like larceny and vandalism to more serious offenses, including assault and robbery. The data indicates that residents

Community

Southpoint Access: Building Community in South Durham Through Connection and Achievement

In the heart of South Durham, where community spirit thrives and local pride runs deep, Southpoint Access aims not just to be an ultra-local news site, but also a virtual gathering space designed to connect neighbors, celebrate achievements, and showcase the vibrant culture of South Durham. Whether you’re

Birth Reports

[Welcome to the World] Durham Births - Nov. 14-21, 2024

Southpoint Access provides subscribers with the most recent reports of children born to parents in Durham. Nov. 14, 2024 * Yhesua Dylan Bello Ramirez. Born at 5:17 a.m. at Duke University Hospital to Jesus Alirio Bello Bello and Leonarda Ramirez Garcia. * Elizabeth Rose Brown. Born at 11:36 p.

Commentary

[Editor's Note] What I'm Grateful For (2024)

Here are 10 things I’m grateful for after the first year of providing Southpoint Access to readers in and around South Durham: * Our community spirit: We’ve got a thriving, supportive community that values connection and inclusiveness. * Our beautiful outdoor spaces: From the American Tobacco Trail to Herndon Park,

Commentary

[Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying

The birthday card read: Two plane tickets to the destination of your choice! A fabulous 40th birthday gift that would delight anyone, right? WRONG! My palms were clammy as I held the card in shaking hands, my heart pounding like I’d just sprinted up a flight of stairs. A

Milestones

[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – Nov. 27, 2024

Nov. 9, 2024 * Linda Poole Cato, 87. No services listed. Nov. 12, 2024 * Christopher Lee Hart, 31. Funeral service held on Nov. 23. * Antonio Levin Lee, 63. Memorial service held on Nov. 21. Nov. 13, 2024 * Scott Murrell, 48. Celebration of life planned for 11 a.m. on Dec. 1

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