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[SoDu Alert] Hope Valley Farms Area Loses Power for Second Day in a Row
It's not clear yet what caused tonight's outage, which was first reported around 8:47 p.m. Estimated time of restoration is currently 12:45 a.m.
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[SoDu Alert] Power Outage Strikes Hope Valley Farms
By 1:36 p.m., it was estimated that power would be restored by 3:30 p.m.
durham public schools
Hope Valley Elementary Parents Planning for Responsibility Zones
The family responsibility zones are proposed for 21 elementary schools in Durham to help reduce demand for the school district’s understaffed transportation department.
Development
Sheffield Farms Proposal Returns to Planning Commission
A virtual neighborhood meeting about the project is slated for Jan. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. It then goes to the Planning Commission on Jan. 14.
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SoDu We Like Local News Episode 3: A Boost for the New Year
LION Publishers awarded Southpoint Access with a $20,000 grant after our sustainability audit - a huge shot in the arm for my effort to bring local news to neighbors in South Durham. Heather Leigh Hindin is back with a new Raising Durham column about the phenomenon of social invisibility
Southpoint Access
SoDu We Like Local News Episode 1: Family Responsibility Zones - The Right Course for Durham?
Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses what's going on with DPS transportation options in this episode of SoDu We Like Local News, an official podcast of Southpoint Access.
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ON THE RUN: Durham Resident Shares Her Love for Canicross
This weekend, NC Urban Mushing hosts the Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5K in Holly Springs.
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New Durham Business Registrations - December 2024
The following new businesses in our area registered with North Carolina’s Secretary of State website from Oct. 29-Dec. 5.
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.
![[UPDATED 12/1/2024] New Hope Commons Barnes & Noble Abruptly Closes](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/barnesnoble.jpg)
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 again
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 a