Local Government
Hillside High School once again leads the way when it comes to scholarships among Durham Public Schools, with students selected to receive a total of more than $26.5 million. DPS released scholarship funding statistics on Monday as the district prepares to kick off major graduation ceremonies at Cameron Indoor
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Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Service: Betty Bowser Roberds passed away on June 2 at TerraBella Assisted Living in Hillsborough. She was 99. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Bowser. In addition to her parents, Roberds
Local Government
The item on the agenda of Monday’s meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners liable to draw the most focus from residents: adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, specifically how much the county ultimately increases funds for Durham Public Schools. Administrators at DPS want an additional
Local Government
North Carolina received more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to battle youth homelessness. In a LinkedIn post, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams indicated that about $1.66 million will be allocated to the Triangle. “Homelessness and housing instability does not stop at
Business
Kia America has issued a “park outside” recall for 462,869 model year 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because of a risk of fire while parked or driving. The automaker advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The front
News
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new vehicle fuel economy standards today that will save Americans more than $23 billion in fuel costs while reducing pollution. This rule aligns with energy security efforts dating back to the 1970s when the average vehicle got
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Milestones
The following obituary originally was published by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services: Milson Leroy “Roy” Shackelford of Durham passed away on June 2. He was 89. Shackelford was born March 7, 1935, in Norfolk, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Inez Shackelford; sister, Carolyn Boser;
News
From a UNC System news release: Dr. Karrie Dixon, a transformative leader who steered Elizabeth City State University to remarkable growth, was elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) today by the UNC Board of Governors. Dixon, recommended by UNC System President Peter Hans, emerged from a national search
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Commentary
In the third episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses Pearsontown Elementary School’s fifth-grade graduation ceremony and shows off his Goonies T-shirt while sharing his experience getting a cardiac MRI. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become a subscriber on Patreon: https:
Business
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 27713 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top score (100/100)
Business
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice about cucumbers shipped to North Carolina and other states by Florida’s Fresh Start Produce Sales. Here’s what South Durham residents need to know: Q: What is the recall about Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. cucumbers? Fresh Start
Development
A little more than seven acres of undeveloped land where Page and Chin Page roads connect could become the site of 150 new multifamily residential units in South Durham. Patrick Byker of Morningstar Law Group, who represents the developer, is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal to rezone