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[Election 2024] Results Dashboard for North Carolina
Working in partnership with The Associated Press, Southpoint Access is providing results of the 2024 General Election in North Carolina.
Local Government
Durham County Has a New but Familiar Administrative Leader
Claudia Hager, who had been serving as interim manager of Durham County after the unexplained departure of Kimberly Sowell, now has the job on a more permanent basis. “We are filled with joy,” said Nida Allam, chair of the Durham Board of County Commissions, in a news release. “During her
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Marriage Applications
[Dearly Beloved] Durham Marriage Applications for Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2024
From Durham County Register of Deeds records: Oct. 23, 2024 * Mary Catherine Ball, 26, and Alonzo Earl Jones Jr., 27. * Claudia Candelario Mendoza, 30, and Rene Nunez Gonzalez, 21. Oct. 24, 2024 * Frederick Alan Hoffman, 66, and Karen Jane Rowe, 63. * Josephine Bagtas Jardin, 63, and Epameinondas Vlachos, 63. * Ilianies
Business
New South Durham Dunkin' Opens Thursday
The Dunkin’ location at 4823 NC Highway 55 opens its doors to South Durham customers at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The 1,600-square-foot restaurant can seat 20 people and will employ 35 people. It’ll open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The
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[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: Early Voting Exceeds 2020 Numbers
Nearly 58% of Durham’s 251,785 eligible voters cast ballots during the early voting period, which ended on Nov. 2, exceeding early participation in the 2020 general election. Here’s a quick snapshot of statistics related to early voting, according to the Durham County Board of Elections: * Of the
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[Southpoint Access] Join the Revamped Discord Server!
The Southpoint Access Discord server recently got a robust revamp, expanding channels on the server to provide more options for readers to participate in our online South Durham community. Channels are now divided into the following categories: * SoDu Local News and Alerts: Headlines from Southpoint Access. * SoDu Neighborhood Connections: Channels
Criminal Incident Reports
South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for November 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
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[UPDATED: 11/2/24] Southpoint Access Joins Effort to Support Hope Valley Elementary Snack Fund
[UPDATED with this editor’s note on Nov. 2, 2024: Any business that matches or exceeds the Southpoint Access contribution of $250 is eligible to get 30 days of free advertising on this site. Reach out to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com for details.] The Hope Valley Elementary PTA is rallying the
Local Government
Durham Offers Pumpkin Disposal
What to do with those whole or uncarved pumpkins now that Halloween is behind us? Starting today, the City of Durham and Keep Durham Beautiful are accepting pumpkins from 8 a.m. to noon at designated city parks, including: * C.M. Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Rd. * Valley Springs Park,
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Durham Public Schools: Menus for Nov. 4-8
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, is a no-school day due to the general election. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Nov. 4 * Assorted breakfast muffin and sunflower seed kernels. * Yogurt cup and granola.
Business
New Durham Business Registrations - November 2024
The following new businesses registered with North Carolina’s Secretary of State website from Oct. 4-28 in the 27517, 27560, 27707, and 27713 zip codes: Oct. 4 * G&R All Cleaning Services LLC. Registered Agent: Shania Garcia-Ramirez. Oct. 7 * D&E Home Group LLC. Registered Agent:
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Jordan High Students Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights
During third period on Oct. 29, about 500 students at C.E. Jordan High School left class and walked onto the track to protest North Carolina Senate Bill 49, according to The Falcon Post, Jordan’s school news site. The law, enacted in August 2023 after an override by the