Local Government
The Durham County Library main branch and Southwest Regional Branch are the assigned cooling centers for residents to escape the extreme heat today and tomorrow – June 25 and 26, according to the Durham City/County Emergency Management Department. The libraries – at 300 N. Roxboro St. and 3605 Shannon Road) – are
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Homeownership first got its own federally recognized week back in 1995, under then-President Bill Clinton. In 2002, President George W. Bush expanded that to the full month of June. The observance came about to boost interest among Americans to purchase homes, particularly in rural areas. Clinton kicked it all off
Southpoint Access
At Southpoint Access, we are dedicated to providing the most relevant and impactful news to our readers in South Durham. To ensure our coverage meets your needs and interests, we have created a brief survey designed to gather your insights and feedback. Why Participate? Your participation is crucial in shaping
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Lapels Cleaners, a franchise of Clean Brands LLC, on June 22 opens its new location in South Durham’s Renaissance Village near The Streets at Southpoint. The shop is the second for Sukhjiwan Singh – also known as Jay – a U.S. Army veteran who previously established a location in Cary.
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About 76 acres near the intersection of Angier Avenue and Cortez Drive could become a mixed-use community with townhomes, apartments, and commercial space. Another property on Wildlife Trail could become a 20-lot conservation subdivision. Neighborhood meetings about both possible projects are set for June 26. The Angier Avenue property, referred
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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:
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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)
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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
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Commentary
In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. * Superintendent Search Update: https://southpointaccess.news/2024/06/03/more-than-100-applicants-so-far-for-durham-schools-superintendent/ * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
Local Government
Read at least two books before July 27 and you could win a dice tower in the South Regional Library’s Roll Your Own Reading Adventure event. It all kicks off on June 8. Get a reading tracker from the library, roll dice three times, and determine your challenge. Read
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