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SoDu We Poll Results

[SoDuWe Poll Results] Youth Activities in South Durham

Southpoint Access recently asked readers to share their insights and experiences regarding youth activities in South Durham. The results: Half the respondents indicated that their family participates in youth sports and other activities at least once a week. A third are involved in activities once a month. Nearly 17% reported

Dining

Del Taco Coming to South Durham?

Durham County property records confirm that a Del Taco restaurant is coming to the old Thai 55 location near N.C. Hwy. 54 and Apex Highway in South Durham. A company spokesperson was less forthcoming: “There are no additional details to share regarding the Durham location at this time.” What

Housing Market Reports

South Durham Housing Market Update [February 2024]

Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices reached about $438,000 – up 4.2% compared to the same time in 2022, according to Redfin.com. The market is listed

Development

Sheffield Farms Would Bring 702 Units to Farrington Mill Road

A 702-unit housing project called Sheffield Farms is set for consideration by the Durham Planning Commission on Feb. 13. The proposal would turn 218.5 acres of rural residential land to planned-development residential, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments off Farrington Mill Road. Developer

News

[In the Works] Woodcroft Parkway Extension

South Durham residents may see further progress this year in fixing the all-too-familiar tangle of traffic where Hope Valley Road meets Garrett Road near Jordan High School. The City of Durham has one more community meeting expected this spring before starting to acquire right-of-way for property

Health Inspection Reports

Southpoint Area Restaurant Inspection Scores for January 2024

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 scores (100/100)

Columns

[JUNCTION 54] Just How Big Is This Windmill?

Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers:Text of the Audio File:Every couple of days, I post on Threads, urging people to check out the ultra-local news on Southpoint Access.Once, this yielded a

Dining

South Durham Restaurateurs: Please Take This Survey!

Run a restaurant that serves customers in South Durham? Southpoint Access wants to hear from you! Help us showcase our community’s vibrant culinary scene and take the opportunity to highlight your establishment and share your story. Loading…

Southpoint Access

Share Your South Durham Life Photos!

I can’t be (everything) everywhere all at once, so I need my neighbors to help Southpoint Access better reflect who we are and what we do from day to day. That’s why I’ve created this form for readers to submit their photos from around the area, which

Columns

[JUNCTION 54] Swerving From My Lane

Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers:Text of the Audio File:More than 30 years ago, I sat at my desk on the third floor of Cooper Hall at the University of South Florida, pretty